Echinocereus engelmannii, Trail to 49 Palms Oasis, Joshua Tree National Park

Date
March 8, 2008
Media Format
Born Digital
Photographer
Elizabeth (Betsy) Collins
Echinocereus engelmannii, Trail to 49 Palms Oasis, Joshua Tree National Park

Location Information

Place Name
Joshua Tree National Park
Country:
United States
State:
California
Specific Location
trail to 49 Palms oasis

Plant Information

Plant(s) Pictured
Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus engelmannii)
More Info
Alternative Common Names
Cactus, Calico|Cactus, Engelmann's Hedgehog, Engelmann Hedgehog, Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus, Strawberry Cactus, Órgano-pequeño Fresa
Native Status
Native
Plant Type/Growth Form
Shrub, Succulent
Blooming Period
Spring
Synonyms Long
Echinocereus engelmannii var. engelmannii
Plant Communities
Desert, Woodland, Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland
Flower Color
Purple
Primary Plant Part
Whole Plant

Image & Format Details

Decade
2000s
Image & Format Tags
Color photograph
Collection
SBBG Born Digital Image Collection
Index Number
BD_02235