Cactus  (Melocactus glaucescens)

Endemic to Bahia in eastern Brazil, this species is only known from four small sites to the north and west of Morro do Chapéu (2).

Melocactus glaucescens inhabits the semi-arid forests and open areas of caatinga and campo rupestre vegetation zones. It is found in sandy soils or pure sand in the open, between low shrubs or amongst small stones (2).