Echinocereus enneacanthus
Banana Cactus, Cob Cactus
Other regional names: Prostrate Hedgehog Cactus +4 more
- Prostrate Hedgehog Cactus
- Purple Pitaya
- Smallspine Pitaya
- Strawberry Cactus
- Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Found natively in North America, Echinocereus enneacanthus (commonly known as Banana Cactus or Cob Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties 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