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Muller, Thomas L.

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)

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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.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: 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 , Violet
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Diurnal flowering.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , TX
Native Distribution: NM & AZ; also reported for s.w. CO
Native Habitat: Sandy plains & hills

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, sandy soils.

Bibliography

Bibref 1140 - Cacti (1991) Clive Innes and Charles Glass

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Echinocereus fendleri in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Echinocereus fendleri in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Echinocereus fendleri

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-14
Research By: TWC Staff

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