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Echinocereus coccineus var. paucispinus
Echinocereus coccineus Engelm. var. paucispinus (Engelm.) D.J. Ferguson
Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus, Claret Cup
Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Synonym(s): Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. paucispinus
USDA Symbol: ECCOP
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Clumping cylindrical cactus, pale green stems up to 16 inches long , 2-3 inches in diameter, erect or semi-prostrate; 5 to 8 warty ribs with narrow furrows. Funnel shaped red or orange-red flower, 2 inches long (5 cm), stigma with 7 lobes.
The showy orange-red flowers on this cactus occur in spring to early summer, and can be numerous on larger clumps. This species can handle full sun, but prefers protection from the western or late afternoon sun.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall, often shorter.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , OrangeBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Heat Tolerant: yes
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Echinocereus coccineus var. paucispinus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Echinocereus coccineus var. paucispinus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Echinocereus coccineus var. paucispinus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-07Research By: TWC Staff