How to Identify Peyote vs Lookalikes (Field Guide)

Several small, globular cacti resemble peyote. This quick field guide lists visual cues — body color, presence or absence of spines, flower color, growth habit (partly subterranean vs exposed), and areole structure — to help distinguish peyote from similar species. When in doubt, consult a botanist; misidentification can have ecological and legal consequences.