Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus, Pitayita

• Scientific Name: Echinocereus Engelmannii (Parry Ex Engelmann) Lemaire V. Engelmannii
• Common Name: Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus, Pitayita
• 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=40
• Habitat: Bajadas
• Life Form: Cactus, low columnar
• Leaf Description: Leafless
• Flower Color: Magenta or pink
• Flowering Period: Feb. to May
• Spines: Long straight spines without sheaths
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Cactaceae (cactus family)