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Echinocereus fendleri
Echinocereus fendleri (Engelm.) Sencke ex J.N. Haage
Pinkflower Hedgehog Cactus, Pink-flower Hedgehog Cactus, Strawberry Cactus, Fendler Hedgehog, Pink Flower Hedgehog
Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ECFE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The erect stems of Pink-flower Hedgehog rise about 4 in. Stems are made up of one-jointed, three-dimensionally oval, strongly ribbed parts. Long, curved spines occur from the vertical ribs. Purple, funnel-shaped flowers are borne on the upper part of the plant. These are followed by an edible, red, spiny fruit.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Stems are 4-6 inches long, 2-2 1/2 inches thick.
Flower: Flower approximately 3 1/4 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Purple , VioletBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Diurnal flowering.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , TXNative Distribution: NM & AZ; also reported for s.w. CO
Native Habitat: Sandy plains & hills
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, sandy soils.
Bibliography
Bibref 1140 - Cacti (1991) Clive Innes and Charles GlassSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Echinocereus fendleri in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Echinocereus fendleri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Echinocereus fendleri
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-14Research By: TWC Staff