The solitary bluish green stems of the Warnock cactus are commonly about 4" tall, but occasionally may reach nearly 6". The spines are q...Read Moreuite dense, nearly obscuring the stems. The prominent central spines are tan with purplish to brown tips.
Warnock cactus flowers white, sometimes with a pinkish blush. They are about 1" in diameter and begin to bloom in February. The round green fruits, less than 1/2" in diameter, become brownish at maturity.
It was named for Dr Barton H. Warnock, at longtime professor of biology at Sul Ross State University in Alpine Texas and the very popular and respected dean of Big Bend botanists.
Echinomastus warnockii is Endemic to Texas.
The solitary bluish green stems of the Warnock cactus are commonly about 4" tall, but occasionally may reach nearly 6". The spines are q...Read More