Echinocereus fasciculatus
(Engelm. ex B. D. Jacks.) L. D. Benson
Strawberry hedgehog
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEchinocereus fasciculatus, commonly known as pinkflower hedgehog cactus, is a clumping cactus (Cactaceae) with brilliant magenta flowers and long spines found in the Sonoran Desert.
Description
A cactus in the family Cactaceae that grows approximately 50 cm tall with pink to red flowers. It is found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Desert Survivors Online Plant Database
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