Other Plants Like This: Disocactus
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DERIVATION |
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Disocactus
| - From the Greek diskos (disc), referring to the typically circular and flattened shape
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nelsonii
| Discocactus nelsonii- named for a Edward William Nelson, 1855-1934, American naturalist and ethnologist, part of the Death Valley Expedition, also explored Yosemite Valley. Several veterbrate species also named for him.
Albuca nelsonii-named for William Nelson, 1852-1922, British nurseryman and plant collector, especially known for collecting in South Africa
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nelsonii
| Discocactus nelsonii- named for a Edward William Nelson, 1855-1934, American naturalist and ethnologist, part of the Death Valley Expedition, also explored Yosemite Valley. Several veterbrate species also named for him.
Albuca nelsonii-named for William Nelson, 1852-1922, British nurseryman and plant collector, especially known for collecting in South Africa
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FAMILY |
Cactaceae (Cactus Family) Other Plants in the Cactus Family
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HABIT |
Cactus/succulent
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GROWTH FORM |
Clump-forming
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HARDINESS |
USDA Zone 11 (Coldest zone where hardy)
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SUN REQUIREMENTS |
Partial sun
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Location Map for Disocactus nelsonii var. nelsonii
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