Purple-spined Hedgehog Cactus
Echinocereus relictus
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G5T1?Q
State (S-rank): S1
Utah Wildlife Action Plan status
- SGCN
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Threats or limiting factors
The primary threat is habitat loss and degradation due to urbanization of area surrounding St. George, Utah. Additional threats include impacts from recreational activities, collection of cacti, grazing, and drought.
Taxonomy
No, this species does not have taxonomic discrepancies