Epithelantha micromeris

(Engelmann) F. A. C. Weber ex Britton & Rose

Cact. 3: 93. 1922.

Illustrated
Basionym: Mammillaria micromeris Engelmann Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 3: 260. 1856 (as Mamillaria)
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 240. Mentioned on page 238.

Distribution

Ariz., N.Mex., Tex., Mexico.

Discussion

Varieties 2–4 (1 in the flora).

The endemic Mexican taxa have relatively large flowers like those of Epithelantha bokei.

Selected References

None.