Echinocereus perplexus
Hedgehog Cactus
Also known as: Wilcoxia Britton & Rose
- Wilcoxia Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Echinocereus perplexus (commonly known as Hedgehog Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Texas