A Guide to Cactus Groups in the
North-Central Region of New Mexico
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Welcome to our online guide to cactus groups in the North-Central Region of New Mexico!
The primary purpose of this website is to educate the public about several groups of cacti. A second purpose is to equip those interested with the tools to identify these groups in North-Central New Mexico. This includes the cactus genera Coryphantha, Cylindropuntia, Echinocereus, Echinomastus, Mammillaria, Opuntia, Pediocactus, and Sclerocactus commonly found within the counties of Bernalillo, Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Miguel, Santa Fe, and Taos.
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Introduction |
This introduction to the cacti of North-Central New Mexico includes general botanical, horticultural, and historical information. |
Identification Guide |
This identification guide is aimed at helping novice and expert naturalists identify the cactus genera we describe. |
Cactus Genera |
This section contains detailed information specific to eight different cactus genera found in North-Central New Mexico. |
Glossary of Terms |
This glossary contains many of the "technical" terms used on this website, from basic scientific terms to advanced botanical jargon. |
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About the Book
A Guide to Cactus Groups in the
North-Central Region of New Mexico
This book was compiled and drafted by Broox G.V. Boze in 2005, edited by Christine Breen in 2007, and completed by Jordan Noret in 2009. The full content of this book appears here on this website.
The book is available for purchase through an online publisher for no cost beside the printing cost. We do not recieve any financial compensation for the sale of this book. The book can also be downloaded in PDF format for free on the downloads page
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
a. Basic Cactus Botany
b. Growing a Cactus
2. Identification
3. Cactus Genera
a. Coryphantha
b. Cylindropuntia
c. Echinocereus
d. Echinomastus
e. Mammillaria
f. Opuntia
g. Pediocactus
h. Sclerocactus
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