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Escobaria missouriensis
| Scientific Name: | Escobaria missouriensis |
| Synonyms: | Coryphantha missouriensis |
| Common Name: | Missouri Foxtail Cactus |
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| Etymology: | Coryphantha: Greek: koryphe (apex or top); anthos (flower) Escobaria: for Romulo and Numa Escobar, distinguished Mexican citizens Missouriensis: for MIssouri, a state in the United States |
| Origin: | Mexico USA |
| Light: | Full sun. |
| Soil: | Typical mix: 1 part potting soil to 1 part coarse sand. |
| Water: | Typical: Drench soil and let dry from Spring through Fall. Water sparingly during Winter dormancy period. |
| Min Temperature: | 0F. |
| Blooms: | Yellowish-Green |
| Comments: | A winter-hardy cactus grown from seed. |
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