Echinocereus nicholii
Nichol's Hedgehog Cactus
Also known as: Echinocereus engelmannii subsp. llanuraensis (Rutow) Felger +4 more
- Echinocereus engelmannii subsp. llanuraensis (Rutow) Felger
- Echinocereus engelmannii var. nicholii L.D.Benson
- Echinocereus llanuraensis (Rutow) W.Blum & D.Felix
- Echinocereus nicholii subsp. llanuraensis Rutow
- Echinocereus nicholii subsp. nicholii
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Indigenous to North America, Echinocereus nicholii (commonly known as Nichol's 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, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest