Echinocereus ledingii
Peebles
Leding's hedgehog cactus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEchinocereus ledingii is a species of cactus native to Arizona.
Description
A cactus. The plants form clumps of 4-10 stems. The spines obscure the stems. The stems are cylinder shaped and green. They are 2.5-5 cm long and 6-7.5 cm wide. There are 12-14 ribs. There are 1-4 central spines and 9-11 around them. The flowers can be at the tips of the stems or along the side. They are funnel shaped and red. They are 5-6 cm long and 5-6 cm wide. The fruit are round and green. They become red, fleshy and edible.
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (1)
- Anderson, E.F., 2001, The Cactus Family, Timber Press. p 238
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