Echinocereus viereckii


Scientific Name: Echinocereus viereckii Werderm.
Family: Cactaceae
(Echinocereus viereckii)

Origin: Mexico (Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas)

Growth Habits: Semi-prostrate yellowish green stems branching from the base, 8 to 12 inches long (20-30 cm), 1.6 inches thick; 7 or 8 acute, slightly tuberculate, straight ribs; small round areoles, 0.4 inch apart (1 cm); 3 or 4 centrals, 1.6 inches long (4 cm); 8 to 10 spreading, bristle-like radials, up to 0.4 inch long (1 cm).


Blooming Habits:
Large pink flower.


 

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