Echinocereus enneacanthus

Overview and flowers of Pitaya cactus. Photographs by Carl S. Lieb.

Common English Names: Pitaya
Common Spanish Names:
Scientific Name: Echinocereus enneacanthus (ee-kine-know-SEE-ree-us een-nee-a-CAN-thus)
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Geographic Range: New Mexico and Texas south into Sonora, Chihuahua, and Coahuila.
Plant Form: Stem succulent
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Last Update: 22 Apr 2006