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''Echinocereus fendleri'' is a species of cactus known by the common names pinkflower hedgehog cactus and Fendler's hedgehog cactus. It grows in deserts and woodlands in the Southwestern United States and Northeastern Mexico.〔(''Echinocereus fendleri''. ) The Nature Conservancy.〕 It is most common in New Mexico.〔(''Echinocereus fendleri''. ) US Forest Service Fire Ecology.〕 The taxonomy of the species is uncertain, with authors recognizing up to eight varieties.〔 ==Description== ''Echinocereus fendleri'' has an erect oval or cylindrical stem, sometimes forming a clump of several spreading stem branches. The stem may reach 7.5 to 30 centimeters in maximum height. There are up to 16 spines per areole, generally in shades of brown and white, or white with a brown stripe. The showy flower is most any shade of pink, from nearly white to deep maroon. It can be 11 centimeters long and wide, each tepal measuring up to 7 centimeters long. The fruit is red and a few centimeters long.〔(''Echinocereus fendleri''. ) Flora of North America.〕 The flesh of the plant is edible, and Native American groups consumed the stems and fruits.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Echinocereus fendleri」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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