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Hechtia gayorum L.W.Lenz

Publ: Aliso vol.14(1): 14 (1995)

Orthography: Hechtia gayi

Type: Typus L. W. Lenz: 9401: RSA. MEXICO. Baja California Sur; 9.4 mi [along old road] W of San Jose del Cabo; abundant on granite outcrops in small canada not far from beach [s.n.]. Known only from the type collection made by Ed. and Betty Gay, April, 1968. Cultivated offset from original collection (RSA propagation number BC183308) L. W. Lenz 9401 (HOLOTYPE: RSA [two sheets].

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Distribution: MEXICO; Baja California,

Habitat: abundant on granite outcrops in small canada not far from beach

Etymology: -Named for Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Gay, collectors and students of the Cactaceae.

Hechtia gayorum