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Hedgehog Cacti Believe this is Echinocereus triglochidiatus, a species of hedgehog cactus. This cluster was growing in the crack of a large lava rock in the Valley of Fires, NM. Echinocereus triglochidiatus,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Hedgehog Cacti

Believe this is Echinocereus triglochidiatus, a species of hedgehog cactus. This cluster was growing in the crack of a large lava rock in the Valley of Fires, NM.

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The Kingcup Cactus

"Echinocereus triglochidiatus" is a species of hedgehog cactus. This cactus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it is a resident of varied habitats from low desert to rocky slopes, scrub, and mountain woodland. It is most abundant in shady areas.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Jay Chapman

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Uploaded Apr 19, 2015. Captured Apr 18, 2015 10:41 in U.S. 380, Carrizozo, NM 88301, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/800s
  • ISO250
  • 600mm