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Echinocactus texensis, common name is the Horse Crippler Cactus. This species is native to Texas and New Mexico. Slow growing and it is wider than tall often hidden by grass. Many unwary horses have stepped on them and been crippled by the fierce spines. Hence their common name - horse crippler. Both of my outdoor specimens are potted and enjoy the Utah high mountain desert climate.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!