Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele
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Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele (Backeb.) Buxb. & Backeb. |
Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitat is hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat loss.
It is said to be one of the "Lost Peyotes" of Mexico.
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- Fitz Maurice, W.A. & Fitz Maurice, B. 2002. Turbinicarpus pseudomacrochele. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.