Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rigidissimus
Also known as: Cereus pectinatus var. rigidissimus Engelm. +2 more
- Cereus pectinatus var. rigidissimus Engelm.
- Echinocereus dasyacanthus var. rigidissimus (Engelm.) W.T.Marshall
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. rigidissimus (Engelm.) Rümpler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Echinocereus rigidissimus subsp. rigidissimus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Echinocereus rigidissimus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is.
Base Species & Variations