Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii var. chrysocentrus) is a native shrub that grows in southern and central California.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub, Succulent

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Natural setting

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Dyotopasta yumaella

Alternative names

Common names:

Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus

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