Mammillaria grahamii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mammillaria grahamii |
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Mammillaria
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grahamii
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The Mammillaria grahamii is a special kind of cactus. It is also known as Graham's nipple cactus. This plant is famous for its unique look and how it survives in dry places.
You can find this interesting cactus growing in the United States. It lives in the sunny states of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.
What Does It Look Like?
This cactus has stems that are shaped like hooks. These hooks help it to grab onto things or protect itself. When spring arrives, usually in April and May, the Mammillaria grahamii shows off beautiful flowers. These flowers can be a lovely pink or a soft lavender color.
Where It Grows
The Mammillaria grahamii loves dry places. You will often find it in areas with lots of gravel or in open grasslands. It is very good at living in tough, dry conditions where many other plants cannot survive.
