Scarlet hedgehog cactus

(Echinocereus coccineus)

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Description

chinocereus coccineus (scarlet hedgehog cactus) is a species of hedgehog cactus. Its native to Northern and Central America. It grows on full sun, in sandy and well-drained soil. It can survive in hardiness zones 8–11. When mature, it reaches heights of 60 cm (24 in). The flowers are usually red, yellow, pink, purple or white. It blooms in late spring to early summer. After blooms, it has red, edible fruit

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Caryophyllales
Family:Cactaceae
Genus:Echinocereus
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