{"product_id":"claret-cup-cactus-100-seeds-hedgehog-cactus-echinocereus-coccineus-copy","title":"Strawberry Cactus  25 Seeds  Echinocereus stramineus","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEchinocereus stramineus, commonly known as the strawberry cactus, is a species of clumping cactus native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, particularly in areas such as Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua. This cactus is well-known for its cylindrical stems, which typically grow in clusters and can reach up to 30 cm in length, covered with long, straw-colored spines that give the plant its species name, stramineus, meaning \"straw-like.\" During the spring, Echinocereus stramineus produces large, magenta to pinkish-purple flowers that are not only beautiful but also highly fragrant and attractive to pollinators such as bees and moths. These flowers are among the showiest in the cactus world, often measuring over 10 cm across, and are followed by sweet, red, strawberry-like fruits that are edible and enjoyed by both wildlife and humans. The plant thrives in rocky soils, often on limestone hillsides, desert scrub, and grasslands, and it is well-adapted to extreme temperatures and drought. Its combination of ornamental value, edible fruit, and adaptability makes it a prized species in xeriscaping and desert gardens, where it can provide both ecological benefits and visual interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floridaseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44634286850101,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/0813\/5221\/files\/4912656851_8fd3a5481a_z.jpg?v=1754313394","url":"https:\/\/floridaseeds.net\/products\/claret-cup-cactus-100-seeds-hedgehog-cactus-echinocereus-coccineus-copy","provider":"R\u0026B Floridaseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}