Nichol's hedgehog cactus, Golden hedgehog cactus
Echinocereus nicholii

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. It has 16-30 branches. The stems are 20-30 cm long by 6-9 cm wide. There are 10-13 ribs. The fruit are green and 23-34 mm long. The pulp is white.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Echinocereus engelmannii var. nicholii L. D. Benson;