Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. armatus
Scientific Name: Echinocereus reichenbachii ssp. armatus (Poselg.) N.P.Taylor
Synonym: Cereus pectinatus var. armatus , Echinocereus armatus, Echinocereus fitchii ssp. armatus
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: At least to 25° F (-4°C)
Origin: Mexico (Nuevo Leon: Monterrey)
Growth Habits: Slowly branching at the base, stems up to 16 inches tall (40 cm), 4 inches in diameter (10 cm); 1 or 2 central spines; up to 23 radials with elongated elliptic areoles
Blooming Habits:
Scented pink flowers appearing next to the stem tip, up to 5 inches long and in diameter (12 cm)
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