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Epithelantha bokei
Epithelantha bokei L.D. Benson
Pingpong Ball Cactus
Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Synonym(s): Epithelantha micromeris var. bokei
USDA Symbol: EPBO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Berry
Flower: Flowers barely exceed 1/4 inch in diameter.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: TXBibliography
Bibref 1141 - Cactuses of Big Bend National Park (1998) Evans, Douglas B.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Epithelantha bokei in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Epithelantha bokei in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Epithelantha bokei
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff