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Echinocereus engelmannii

Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus, Strawberry Cactus
Also known as: Cereus engelmannii Parry ex Engelm. +13 more
  • Cereus engelmannii Parry ex Engelm.
  • Cereus engelmannii var. albispinus Cels ex Orcutt
  • Cereus engelmannii var. caespitosus Orcutt
  • Cereus engelmannii var. fulvispinus Cels ex Orcutt
  • Cereus engelmannii var. pfersdorffii Heiden ex Orcutt
  • Echinocereus engelmannii (Parry ex Engelm.) Rümpler
  • Echinocereus engelmannii subsp. magnursensis Berresf. & M.Terry
  • Echinocereus engelmannii subsp. porphyrogenitus M.H.J.van der Meer
  • Echinocereus engelmannii subsp. xiphizon M.H.J.van der Meer
  • Echinocereus engelmannii var. armatus L.D.Benson
  • Echinocereus engelmannii var. engelmannii
  • Echinocereus engelmannii var. robustior Hildm.
  • Echinocereus engelmannii var. versicolor Miers
  • Pilocereus engelmannii (Parry ex Engelm.) Lem.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.

Originating in North America, Echinocereus engelmannii (commonly known as Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus or Strawberry 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 subspecies and 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, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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