Donald, The New Cactus Lexicon states, for lectotype, that "Mr. Alverson's specimens were collected at McHaney's Mine near 29 Palms, S.B.P. [Parish]." It says in CA, "desert region in the extreme southeast." It lists distribution as AZ and CA. Do you know Scott McMahon, Curator of the Cactus Collection, at Desert Botanical Garden? He might know. Let me know if you need his contact info. If that doesn't work, you can email me off this list and I will try to help you through other people. Hope this helps and good luck. Pamela Slate -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Donald Barnett Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:31 PM To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org Subject: [pbs] Escobaria alversonii aka Escobaria vivipara ssp. alversonii Does anyone know where to see escobaria alversonii in the wild? I am looking for a place to take photo's for the book I am writing. Any help would be greatful. I work at the Las Vegas Springs Preserve and it would be strictly for photo's and scientific study not collecting. Thanks Rakkasan _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/ Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.3/1612 - Release Date: 8/14/2008 6:03 PM