Illustrative claret cup cactus; imagined setting.
Overview
Several cylindrical stems form a rounded clump. At Capitol Reef, stems stand 7.6–15.2 centimetres tall, with flowers opening near their tips.
It inhabits desert shrub and pinyon-juniper communities. April–June flowers attract hummingbird pollinators; mature fruit is small and red.
Origins & earliest records
NPS synthesis
Evidence & interpretation
Park account; diagnostic photograph.
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Family & connections
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- Park accountCacti & Desert SucculentsResearch access: 2026-10-18
Image credits
AI-generatedIllustrative claret cup cactus; imagined setting.
