Pediocactus bradyi subsp. winkleri, commonly known as Winkler's cactus or Winkler's pincushion cactus, is a small cactus endemic to the state of Utah in the United States. It is known only from Emery and Wayne Counties.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Winkler's Pincushion Cactus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pediocactus despainii
- Pediocactus bradyi
- Sclerocactus nyensis
- Sclerocactus mesae-verdae
- Sclerocactus pubispinus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Caryophyllales
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Genus
- Pediocactus
- Species
- Pediocactus winkleri
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