Echinocereus russanthus
Brownspine Hedgehog Cactus, Rusty Hedgehog Cactus
Also known as: Echinocereus chloranthus var. russanthus (D.Weniger) J.G.Lamb. ex Rowley +5 more
- Echinocereus chloranthus var. russanthus (D.Weniger) J.G.Lamb. ex Rowley
- Echinocereus choranthus var. russanthus (D.Weniger) J.G.Lamb.
- Echinocereus russanthus subsp. fiehnii (Trocha) W.Blum & Mich.Lange
- Echinocereus russanthus subsp. russanthus
- Echinocereus russanthus var. fiehnii Trocha
- Echinocereus viridiflorus var. russanthus (D.Weniger) A.D.Zimmerman
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Echinocereus russanthus (commonly known as Brownspine Hedgehog Cactus or Rusty Hedgehog Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
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