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Echinocereus chisoensis (Chisos hedgehog)
Loughmiller, Campbell and Lynn

Echinocereus chisoensis W.T. Marsh.

Chisos hedgehog, Chisos Mountain hedgehog cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

USDA Symbol: ECCH2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Chisos hedgehogs grow to 8 inches tall, but seldom more than 2 inches in diameter. They are usually single, but branch out occasionally above the ground. Each plant has 13–16 ribs composed of quite distinct tubercles, almost completely separated from each other by broad valleys. The surface is bluish-green to deep green. There are ten to fifteen spines growing from each areole, most of which lie flat on the stem. The flowers are about 2 1/2 inches long and 1–2 inches across and never open wide. The base of the petals is deep red followed by a pinkish-white band, with the upper portion pink to rose-colored. Stamens are cream-colored, and the pistil has several green lobes.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
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Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: This rare hedgehog grows only in the Chisos Mountains.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Heat Tolerant: yes

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds

Bibliography

Bibref 1141 - Cactuses of Big Bend National Park (1998) Evans, Douglas B.
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Echinocereus chisoensis in USDA Plants
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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