Echinocereus reichenbachii subsp. fitchii
Fitch's Hedgehog Cactus
Also known as: Echinocereus fitchii Britton & Rose +2 more
- Echinocereus fitchii Britton & Rose
- Echinocereus fitchii subsp. bergmannii W.Blum
- Echinocereus reichenbachii var. fitchii (Britton & Rose) L.D.Benson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Echinocereus reichenbachii subsp. fitchii (commonly known as Fitch's hedgehog cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Echinocereus reichenbachii, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
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, Texas
Base Species & Variations