Echinocereus triglochidiatus

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Echinocereus triglochidiatus
Kingcup Cactus; Claret Cup Cactus

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DERIVATION

Echinocereus	- From the Greek echinos, (porcupine) and cereus, referring to the shape of the floral tube
triglochidiatus	- Greek tri (three) and glochis (a point), referring to the fruit of some species

FAMILY

Cactaceae (Cactus Family) Other Plants in the Cactus Family

HABIT

Cactus/succulent

GROWTH FORM

Clump-forming

RANGE

SW United States & N Mexico

LEAF TYPE

Evergreen

FLOWERS

Red

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 7 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Dry, well-drained soil; needs to be kept drier during the winter

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Attracts Hummingbirds | Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Kingcup Cactus | Claret Cup Cactus

SYNONYMS

Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. inermis Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. mojavensis

Location Map for Echinocereus triglochidiatus (Kingcup Cactus; Claret Cup Cactus) - 10 Map Locations Found
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Accession
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Year

Location

1	990154*1	1999	Dryland Mesa
2	991026*1	1999	Plains Garden
3	991017*2	1999	Dryland Mesa
4	041820*1	2004	Sacred Earth
5	042665*1	2004	Dryland Mesa
6	110880*1	2011	Dryland Mesa
7	113278*1	2011	Conservation Garden
8	121406*2	2012	Water Smart Garden
9	121406*3	2012	Sacred Earth
10	160920*1	2016	Nexus Garden
No Map	160920*2	2016	Nexus Garden

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FLOWERING:
When Echinocereus triglochidiatus has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2014

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FRUITING:
When Echinocereus triglochidiatus has been observed fruiting
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2018

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