Hedgehog (Strawberry) Cactus
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| Echinocereus Engelmannii, or Strawberry Hedgehog. A low growing cactus, in solitary or clumps of stems up to 1 foot high. Its flower ranges through all the variety of reds from pink to violet, and is about 3½ inches in diameter. A luxurious bloomer in March and April. The fruit resembling a large strawberry is edible, and much prized by the Indians because of its luscious flavor. Common to Arizona. |
