Echinocereus pectinatus
Comb Hedgehog Cactus, Lace Cactus
Other regional names: Purple Candle Cactus +3 more
- Purple Candle Cactus
- Rainbow Cactus
- Yellow Alicoche
- Órgano Pequeño Peine
Also known as: Echinocactus pectiniferus Lem. +6 more
- Echinocactus pectiniferus Lem.
- Echinocactus pectiniferus var. laevior Lem.
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. baueri Rother
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. crassispinus Runge ex Mathsson
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. pectinatus
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. tamaulipensis Fric ex Schelle
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. texensis Rümpler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Echinocereus pectinatus (commonly known as Comb Hedgehog Cactus or Lace Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies 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, Mexico Northwest, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms