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  In 1812, the cactus specialist Adrian Haworth described the genus Mammillaria to contain this and related species. Numerous species are commonly known as nipple cactus, fishhook cactus or pincushion though such terms may also be used for related taxa such as Escobaria. Mammillaria species can be grown as pot plants and make interesting features on a sunny veranda or windowsill. They also make an attractive addition to a rockery or water-wise garden.
 The variation in spines is a novel selling feature and often, these plants fit the stereotypical expectations that most people have for a cactus plant, although some species are only going to be found among highly-dedicated cactus growers. The popularity of this genus has led to a good deal of study and consequent literature on both growing and identifying Mammillaria species.
Mammillaria centricirrha also known as Mammillaria magnimamma is widespread throughout central Mexico in Hidalgo, Guerrero, Mexico, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Tapaulimas, Nuevo Leon and San Luis Potosi at altitudes ranging from 100 - 2.700 m above sea-level. It is one of the least demanding members of the genus. A wide range of growing conditions is tolerated, but to produce the best plants, growth should be encouraged with regular applications of fertilizer at half strength. Some forms of this species will form numerous fairly small heads, while other forms have larger and fewer heads in a clump.
  
  
  
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