Thornber Fishhook Cactus, Cabeza De Viejo

• Scientific Name: Mammillaria Thornberi
• Common Name: Thornber Fishhook Cactus, Cabeza De Viejo
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, J. Malusa, and M.A. Baker. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 7. Eudicots: Cactaceae - Cactus Family. Phytoneuron 2014-69, 1-95
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/69PhytoN-SWArizCacti.pdf#page=63
• Habitat: Valleys
• Life Form: Cactus, pincushion
• Leaf Description: Leafless
• Flower Color: Magenta or pink and white or whitish
• Flowering Period: Aug.
• Spines: Hooked spines
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Cactaceae (cactus family)