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Accepted Scientific Name: Echinocereus nivosus Glass & R.A.Foster
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 50: 18 (-19), figs. 1978
![Echinocereus nivosus (Syn: albatus)](/photos/Echinocereus_albatus_609_l.jpg)
Echinocereus nivosus (Syn: albatus)
This Echinocereus is a gorgeous white spined clumper and one of the best members of the genus. Over time it produces a mound of about 60 cm across with so dense, fine white spines that you can't see the green plant.
This Echinocereus is a gorgeous white spined clumper and one of the best members of the genus. Over time it produces a mound of about 60 cm across with so dense, fine white spines that you can't see the green plant.
Synonyms:
- Echinocereus nivosus Glass & R.A.Foster
- Echinocereus albatus Backeb.
![608 valentino Valentino Vallicelli](photos/Echinocereus_albatus_608_m.jpg)
Echinocereus albatus (Echinocereus nivosus) Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
![610 andrea Andrea B.](photos/Echinocereus_albatus_610_m.jpg)
In spring it produces fabulous glossy magenta /pink flowers, with bright green stamens. (Echinocereus nivosus) Photo by: Andrea B.
![611 andrea Andrea B.](photos/Echinocereus_albatus_611_m.jpg)
Echinocereus albatus (Echinocereus nivosus) Photo by: Andrea B.
![612 cactus-art Cactus Art](photos/Echinocereus_albatus_612_m.jpg)
Echinocereus albatus (Echinocereus nivosus) Photo by: Cactus Art
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