Echinocereus engelmannii

Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus

A member of the Cactaceae, the Cactus Family

Habit, in bloom; tape measure is extended 12 inches.

At the beginning of Mary Beale Nature Trail, Providence Mountains State Recreation Area,
at ca. 4400 feet elevation.

4 May 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Habitat, in bloom.

Same plant as in prior image; state parks building is at upper right.

4 May 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Flowers.

Same plant as in prior image.

4 May 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Flower detail.

Same plant as in prior image.

4 May 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Flowering stems, side view.

Same plant as in prior image.

4 May 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Spine detail.

Same plant as in prior image.

4 May 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Flower bud detail.

Same plant as in prior image.

4 May 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Habitat.

Along trail between Hole in the Wall Campground and Information Center
at ca. 4400 feet elevation.  Woods Mountains in background.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Tip of stem.  Along the right side of the stem, you can see two small flower buds,
one above the other.

Same plant as in prior image.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.

Detail of spines.

Same plant as in prior image.

7 April 2008.

Image copyright © Lee Dittmann.