Spiny Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus dasyacanthus)

   

Spiny Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus dasyacanthus), Big Bend. Photograph by Gertrud Konings.

• Common English Names: Spiny Hedgehog Cactus
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Echinocereus dasyacanthus (ee-kin-oh-SEAR-ee-us das-see-a-CAN-thus)
• Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
• Geographic Range: Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico.
• Plant Form: Stem succulent.
• Remarks:

Last Update: 11 May 2006