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Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Spiny Hedgehog Cactus; Texas Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus; Yellow Pitaya

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DERIVATION
Echinocereus - From the Greek echinos, (porcupine) and cereus, referring to the shape of the floral tube
dasyacanthus - with dense spines or thorns, thick spines
FAMILY Cactaceae (Cactus Family)  Other Plants in the Cactus Family
HABIT Cactus/succulent
GROWTH FORM Conical
RANGE SW United States (New Mexico, Texas), Mexico (Chihuahua, Coahuila)
FLOWERS In April - May, Yellow
FRUIT Black (Seeds)
HARDINESS USDA Zone 8B (Coldest zone where hardy)
SUN REQUIREMENTS Sun | Partial sun
COMMON NAME(S) Spiny Hedgehog Cactus | Texas Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus | Yellow Pitaya
SYNONYMS Echinocereus pectinatus var. dasyacanthus

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Map		 071103*1 2007 Greenhouse

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