This Graham’s fishhook cactus is part of the genus Mammillaria genus. It was found within desert vegetation and not isolated. It grew within other vegetation on the ground. The cactus has fishhook like spikes with a fuzzy layer. The cactus is small and less than a feet. They came in pairs rather than one cactus being scattered. The cactus is part of the Plantae kingdom.
Cactus
Very small flowers, about 1cm across. Growing out of rocky soil near the base of a sandstone cliff. A few other plants nearby, all with just a few blooms. Never seen this before and iNat's algorithm suggestions don't look quite like it. Would love ID help!
Elephants Arch