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Lophophora williamsii
Peyote; Mescal Buttons

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DERIVATION
williamsii - named for Williams; the specific honoree depends upon the plant

Telipogon williamsii is named for Louis Otho Williams, 1908-1991, American botanist and explorer, explored and collected in Nicarauga, curator and professor for various institutions.

Lophophora williamii is named for Theodore Williams, 1785-1875, well known Jamacian born, clergyman, British bibliophile and gardener

FAMILY Cactaceae (Cactus Family)  Other Plants in the Cactus Family
HABIT Cactus/succulent
RANGE S United States, N Mexico
FLOWERS Pink
FRUIT Pink (Red-pink)
HARDINESS USDA Zone 9B (Coldest zone where hardy)
SUN REQUIREMENTS Partial sun
COMMON NAME(S) Peyote | Mescal Buttons

3 Individual Locations for Lophophora williamsii
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Key 		Accession
Number		 Year Location
No
Map		 170597*1 2017 Greenhouse
No
Map		 250357*1 2025 Greenhouse
No
Map		 250357*2 2025 Greenhouse

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