rosea (Clokey) D. Hunt
Pronunciation: es-ko-BAR-ee-a vi-VIP-ar-a RO-see-a
Common name: Rosy spinystar
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus)
Habitat: Limestone slopes and hills, 5000'-9000', desert
mountains, RARE
Blooming period: May to June
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Escobaria
2) vivipara 3) rosea