Echinocereus nicholii
(L.D. Benson) B. D. Parfitt
Nichol's hedgehog cactus, Golden hedgehog cactus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEchinocereus nicholii is a species of cactus native to Mexico.
Description
A cactus. It has 16-30 branches. The stems are 20-30 cm long by 6-9 cm wide. There are 10-13 ribs. The fruit are green and 23-34 mm long. The pulp is white.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Wikipedia,
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