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Family: Cactaceae 

 Echinocereus pectinatus var. rubispinus
 
  
Author:  Rose
Family:  Cactaceae
Habitat:  South America, Mexico
Soil:  Grit
Water:  Minimum
Sun:  Maximum
Thickness:  5 centimetres
Height:  20 centimetres
Flower:  White/Pink
Reproduction:  Seeds/Cuttings
Pop names:  -
Synonyms:  Cereus pectinatus var. rigidissimus, Echinocereus pectinatus var. rigidissimus
Got it from:  Box Hill, Australia
Year:  2002
    

This member of the Cactaceae family was first described by Engeler, them by Rose. It's found in the southern part of North America and Mexico. Grows in grit with little water an lots of sun. It will grow to a diameter of 5 centimetres and a high of 20 centimetres. The flower is, as shown, pink. I found it at Box Hill, Australia 2002.

It seems to grow fine in winter!
  • Family: Cactaceae
  • SubFamily: Cactoideae
  • Tribe: Pachycereeae