Echinocereus coccineus
Arizona Hedgehog, California Hedgehog
Other regional names: Claret Cup Cactus +5 more
- Claret Cup Cactus
- Cream Flower Hedgehog
- Golden Rainbow Hedgehog
- Mexican Claret Cup Cactus
- Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus
- White Spine Claret Cup Cactus
Also known as: Echinocereus krausei DeSmet +2 more
- Echinocereus krausei DeSmet
- Echinocereus phoeniceus Rümpler
- Echinocereus roemeri Rümpler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Echinocereus coccineus (commonly known as Arizona hedgehog or California hedgehog) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms