Echinocereus engelmannii var. acicularis
Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus, Needle Hedgehog Cactus
Also known as: Echinocereus engelmannii subsp. acicularis (L.D.Benson) M.H.J.van der Meer
- Echinocereus engelmannii subsp. acicularis (L.D.Benson) M.H.J.van der Meer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Echinocereus engelmannii var. acicularis (commonly known as Engelmann's hedgehog cactus or Needle Hedgehog Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Echinocereus engelmannii, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest
Base Species & Variations