Echinocereus coccineus
Echinocereus coccineus (scarlet hedgehog cactus) is a species of hedgehog cactus. Its native to Northern and Central America. It grows on full sun, in sandy or rocky well-drained soil. It can survive in hardiness zones 8–11. When mature, it reaches heights of 60 cm (24 in). The flowers are usually red, yellow, pink, purple or white. It blooms in late spring to early summer. After blooms, it has red, edible fruit.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Echinocereus |
| Species: | E. coccineus |
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References
- Terry, M.; Heil, K.; Gómez-Hinostrosa, C.; Corral-Díaz, R. (2017) [amended version of 2013 assessment]. "Echinocereus coccineus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T152312A121468948. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152312A121468948.en. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
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