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Edinocereus engelmannii, Cactus family (Cactaceae)
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| Flowers: | Bright magenta to pink flowers (to 3" wide) with sharply pointed petals. Flowers are green at center. |
| Cactus: | Cylindrical cactus sections to 3" diameter with spines to 2" long. |
| Height: | May grow to 20" high. |
| Photographed March 29 in the Superstition Mountain area. Typically found in sandy soil and rocky desert areas. | |