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Rainbow Cactus

Echinocereus pectinatus

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33.1468, -117.009

Field Notes

Description:

Pink and green barrel cactus

Habitat:

In dry area of backyard in part to full sun. It's native to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

Reference Links:

PLANTS Profile for Echinocereus pectinatus (rainbow cactus) | USDA PLANTS

Species ID Suggestions

Echinocereus pectinatus?
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Comments (6)
Roberto Romo
nunca vi un cactus de esa manera... es muy buena : )

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PublishedJuly 31, 2011

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