ECHINOCACTUS SETISP1NUS 
Schinocactus — from Greek, cchinos, a hedgehog, and cactus, the 
Greek and Latin name for the group, setispinus : from Latin, 
short, stiff spined. 
English name: Hedgehog Cactus. 
Family : Cactaceae. 
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Country of origin : Mexico. 
Colour: flower yellow, red centre. 
• Garden use: growl in pots under glass or 
on an open verandah. Keep 
away from rain. 
Propagation : seed or sideshoots. 
A, pistil. 
B, stamen. 
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