Echinocereus chisoensis
Chisos Hedgehog Cactus, Chisos Lace Cactus
Other regional names: Chisos Mountain Hedgehog Cactus
- Chisos Mountain Hedgehog Cactus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Echinocereus chisoensis (commonly known as Chisos hedgehog cactus or Chisos Lace Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms