Taxon

Echinocereus enneacanthus

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Common name: Cob cactus, Strawberry hedgehog cactus
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus)
Synonym: Cereus enneacanthus
Distribution: Mexico, Southwestern U.S.
IUCN Red list: Least concern
Life form: Succulent plant
Comments: After the spines are removed from the green-brown flesh of the fruit, it can be eaten and tastes similar to strawberries, hence the common name strawberry cactus.
Links: Cactus Art

Locations

  • 1: Arid House 1 • Accession: 1999-245/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
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