Echinocereus engelmannii var. munzii
Munz's Hedgehog Cactus
Also known as: Cereus munzii Parish +2 more
- Cereus munzii Parish
- Echinocereus engelmannii subsp. munzii (Parish) M.H.J.van der Meer
- Echinocereus munzii (Parish) L.D.Benson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Found natively in North America, Echinocereus engelmannii var. munzii (commonly known as Munz's hedgehog cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. 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)
California, Mexico Northwest
Base Species & Variations