Golden Hedgehog Cactus, Golden Spine Hedgehog Cactus

• Scientific Name: Echinocereus Nicholii
• Common Name: Golden Hedgehog Cactus, Golden Spine Hedgehog Cactus
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, J. Malusa, and M.A. Baker. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 7. Eudicots: Cactaceae - Cactus Family. Phytoneuron 2014-69, 1-95
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/69PhytoN-SWArizCacti.pdf#page=41
• Habitat: Bajadas, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Cactus, low columnar
• Leaf Description: Leafless
• Flower Color: Lavender or purple or violet
• Flowering Period: Feb. to May
• Spines: Long straight spines without sheaths
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Cactaceae (cactus family)