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Epithelantha micromeris
Pingpong Ball Cactus; Lace Cactus; Button Cactus

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DERIVATION
micromeris - micro (small) and meris (a part); referring to the tiny flowers and leaves
FAMILY Cactaceae (Cactus Family)  Other Plants in the Cactus Family
HABIT Shrub | Sub-shrub
GROWTH FORM Clump-forming
RANGE SE. Arizona to SW. Texas and NE. Mexico
LEAF TYPE Evergreen
FLOWERS In May, Pink (Pale)
FRUIT Red
HARDINESS USDA Zone 8B (Coldest zone where hardy)
SUN REQUIREMENTS Partial shade | Sun
COMMON NAME(S) Pingpong Ball Cactus | Lace Cactus | Button Cactus

2 Individual Locations for Epithelantha micromeris
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161368*1 2016 Greenhouse
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251532*1 2025 Greenhouse

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