Echinocereus poselgeri
Dahlia Apple Cactus, Dahlia Hedgehog Cactus
Also known as: Cereus poselgeri (Lem.) J.M.Coult. +10 more
- Cereus poselgeri (Lem.) J.M.Coult.
- Cereus poselgeri Lem.
- Echinocereus poselgeri subsp. gerhardii Waldeis, W.Blum & D.Felix
- Echinocereus tamaulipensis (Werderm.) Mich.Lange
- Echinocereus tamaulipensis var. brevissima A.Cartier
- Echinocereus tuberosus Poselg. ex Rümpler
- Wilcoxia poselgeri (Lem.) Britton & Rose
- Wilcoxia tamaulipensis var. brevispina A.Cartier
- Wilcoxia tamaulipensis var. brevissima A.Cartier
- Wilcoxia tamaulipensis Werderm.
- Wilcoxia tuberosa (Poselg.) A.Berger
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tuberous subshrub.
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Indigenous to North America, Echinocereus poselgeri (commonly known as Dahlia Apple Cactus or Dahlia Hedgehog Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas