Mammillaria herrerae facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mammillaria herrerae |
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Mammillaria
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Mammillaria herrerae is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Mexico where it is confined to Querétaro. Its habitat is semi-desert shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss and illegal collection. In a 20-year period over 95% of the species population was illegally collected or sold. Mammillaria herrerae has an IUCN rating of critically endangered.
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Mammillaria herreae v. albiflora, from San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato.
See also
In Spanish: Mammillaria herrerae para niños
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