(DRAFT) - Taxonomy
                          Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA
                                Species Id ESIS702010
                                   Date 13 MAR 96



TAXONOMY

NAME - CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA OTHER COMMON NAMES - CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA; CACTUS, BARREL, GOLDEN; HEDGEHOG and GIANT CLARET-CUP ELEMENT CODE - CATEGORY - Angiosperm PHYLUM AND SUBPHYLUM - MAGNOLIOPHYTA, CLASS AND SUBCLASS - MAGNOLIOPSIDA, ORDER AND SUBORDER - CARYOPHYLLALES, FAMILY AND SUBFAMILY - CACTACEAE, GENUS AND SUBGENUS - ECHINOCEREUS, SPECIES AND SSP - TRIGLOCHIDIATUS, VAR. SCIENTIFIC NAME - ECHINOCEREUS TRIGLOCHIDIATUS VAR. AUTHORITY - TAXONOMY REFERENCES - COMMENTS ON TAXONOMY - Arizona Hedgehog Cactus Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus (Rose) L. Benson KINGDOM: Plant GROUP: Angiosperm DIVISION: Magnoliophyta CLASS: Magnoliopsida ORDER: Caryophyllales FAMILY: Cactaceae Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus is a dark green cactus, normally having more than one stem, each with 10 tuberculate ribs. The stems range in height from 22.5 to 40 cm (8.9 to 15.7 in) and in diameter from 7 to 10 cm (2.8 to 3.9 in). The largest of the central spines (1 to 3) is deflexed and the radial spines (5 to 11) are slightly curved. Flowers burst through the sides of the stem and are a brilliant red. They are broad, about 5 cm (2 in) in diameter and 7 cm (2.8 in) long (04). This taxon was first collected by Charles Russell Orcutt between the Arizona towns of Miami and Superior in July 1922 (03). The plant was first named as Echinocereus arizonicus by J.N. Rose in 1926 (03). In 1940 Lyman Benson (01) placed the taxon in synonymy with Echinocereus polyacanthus Engelm. (also spelled polycanthus in some official documents). This treatment was followed by Earle (09) (also spelled polyancanthus is some official documents), although by this Taxonomy - 1 (DRAFT) - Taxonomy Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA Species Id ESIS702010 Date 13 MAR 96 time Benson (02) had placed the polyacanthus entity (with E. arizonicus in synonomy) as a variety of E. triglochidiatus. This treatment was followed by Kearney and Peebles (14). At one point Benson (03) also held the polyacanthus in synonymy with Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. neomexicanus (11). In 1969 Benson (03) described the taxon Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus, the rank which it holds today (04,10). However, several people believe that the taxonomic status of this entity has not been completely resoved (04,05,08,12). Many of the thinner-spined individuals of var. arizonicus are similar in appearance of the more robust var. neomexicanus. The variety may also intergrade with var. melanacanthus. Difficulties in interpreting the taxon lie at the extremes of character variation where plants more closely resemble the other two varieties, primarily along the fringes of is distribution. Brack (05) believes that this taxon is only one step along a cline of variation from southwestern New Mexico into central Arizona, and that it belongs with Echinocereus coccinea rather than E. triglochidiatus. Crosswhite (08) believes the taxon may be a polyploid and that it is a good entity that should perhaps even be recognized at the specific level again. The typical plant of variety arizonicus is distinctive and in an attempt to prevent confusion only the populations considered "classical" var. arizonicus, those between Miami and Superior, AZ, were listed as Endangered (12,17). Synonyms for the common name Arizona hedgehog cactus include the giant claret- cup cactus and the golden barrel cactus. The lecto type is deposited at the herbarium of the New York Botanical Garden (NY), with a duplicate at the United States National Herbarium (US) (03,04). There are several descriptions of the taxon (03,04,09,10,12,15). The most complete and accurate original descriptions are those of Benson (03,04). Photographs occur in: 03,04,10 and at the Pomona and the U.S. National Herbaria. A drawing is located at the USFWS/OES, Albuquerque. Specimens have been deposited at herbaria at New York Botanical Garden, Pomona College, U.S. National Herbarium, University of Arizona and the University of New Mexico. Taxonomy - 2
                                  (DRAFT) - Status
                          Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA
                                Species Id ESIS702010
                                   Date 13 MAR 96



STATUS

Coded Status E: Federal Endangered Commercial Non-consumptive recreational Ornamental COMMENTS ON STATUS - U.S. STATUSES AND LAWS: The Arizona hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus) has been designated an Endangered species pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (50 CFR 17.12; P.L. 93-205, 87 Stat. 884; 16 U.S.C. 1531-1540), as amended. The species has this status wherever found including the State of Arizona. Removal and reduction to possession of any Federally listed plant from an area under Federal jurisdiction is unlawful (50 CFR 17.61 and 17.71). This species is protected by the Lacey Act (P.L. 97-79, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 3371 et seq.) which makes it unlawful to possess any wild plant (including roots, seeds, and other parts) within U.S. territorial or special maritime jurisdiction (as defined in 18 U.S.C. 7); or to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce any wild plant (including roots, seeds, and other parts) taken, possessed, transported, or sold in violation of any State law or regulation. It is also unlawful to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase any wild plant (including roots, seeds, and other parts) taken or possessed in violation of any U.S. law, treaty, or regulation or in violation of Indian tribal law. RESPONSIBLE FEDERAL AGENCIES: USFWS -Responsible for the management/recovery, listing, and law enforcement/protection of this species. USFS -Responsible for the law enforcement/protection of this species with applicable State and Federal laws on public lands under their control. Also responsible for management/recovery on Forest Service lands. The Forest Service is responsible for integrating management, protection, and conservation of Federally listed species into the Forest Planning process (36 CFR 219.19 and 219.20). All Federal agencies have responsibility to ensure that any action authorized, funded, or carried out by that agency is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of Critical Habitat (50 CFR 402), Status - 1 (DRAFT) - Status Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA Species Id ESIS702010 Date 13 MAR 96 and to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of the species. STATE STATUSES AND LAWS: STATE: Arizona DESIGNATED STATUS: Protected ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY: Arizona Commission of Agriculture and Horticulture STATE STATUTE: Arizona Revised Statutes, Chapter 7, Sec 3-901B INTERNATIONAL STATUSES, TREATIES, AND AGREEMENTS: This species is listed in Appendix II of CITES. ECONOMIC STATUSES: This species has horticultural value and is commercially available from cactus and succulent dealers. It's rarity makes it particularly desirable to collectors. It may be of value for some of its yet undetermined phytochemical products and it has value as a component of Arizona's natural heritage of biotic diversity. 75/07/01:40 FR 27823/27924 - Notice of review 76/06/16:41 FR 24523/24572 - Proposed Endangered 79/10/25:44 FR 61556/61558 - Listing as Endangered 85/07/22:50 FR 29901/29909 - Five year review Status - 2
     

HABITAT ASSOCIATIONS

HABITAT - TERRESTRIAL TERRESTRIAL LAND USE - Transportation, communications, and Util Shrub and Brush Rangeland Bare Exposed Rock COMMENTS ON HABITAT ASSOCIATIONS - Arizona hedgehog cactus grows in a mixture of Interior Chaparral and Madrean Evergreen Woodland (06). It prefers open slopes or the understory of a more open canopy, rather than the dense shrub overstory of typical chaparral (12). Ouantitative data on the percentage of ground, canopy closure and cover height are not available. The terrain throughout virtually the entire range is rugged with steep-walled canyons and boulder-pile ridges and slopes (12). The cactus is scattered on open slopes, in narrow cracks between boulders and in the understory of shrubs. No detailed soil survey has been made for this area but geologic parent materials consist of volcanic tuff, dacite and granite (12). The orthoclase-rich granite which has many veins of mineralization and is of late-Cretaceous age. The dacite is mid-Tertiary (19). The tuff and granite are acidic in nature. Dacite is thought of as basic but is actually more neutral in comparison with basic basalt or acidic granite. The pH ranges from 5 to 6, slightly acidic (12,15,19). Elevation of the preferred habitat ranges from about 1050 to 1600 m (3445 to 5248 ft) (04,12,15). The soil texture is sandy where the surface is not bedrock; slopes range from 0 to 100 percent (15). The cactus requires the stability of protected rock cracks, ledges and flat spots for establishment (12). Some plants have been found exposed and lying on the ground surface in eroded areas (12). Climatological data are for Superior, located about 19 km (12 mi) west of the population areas and 150 m (492 ft) lower in elevation (16). Average annual precipitation is 48 cm (19 in). Greatest rainfall occurs in July and August when afternoon thunderstorms develop from the moist tropical air which invades Arizona from the Gulf of Mexico. In winter, middle latitude cyclones advance across Arizona from the Pacific Ocean producing widespread, but gentle showers which may continue intermittently for several days. Only a small part of the winter precipitation falls as snow. The average number of frost-free days is 239. The average daily temperature is above 27 degrees C (80 degrees F) in summer, and readings above 38 degrees C (100 degrees F) occur quite often. Mid-day temperatures in winter are often in the 60's (degrees F). The Arizona hedgehog cactus occurs in the Shrub and Brush Rangeland Land use/land cover Association, specifically in the Chaparral-Mountain Shrub Ecosystem. The vegetation is of medium stature (2 to 4 m) tall, characterized by shrubs and small trees (12, 15). Its geographic distribution extends along a corridor approximately 11.2 km (7 mi) long and 6.4 km (4 mi) wide along U.S. Highway 60 between Miami, southwestern Gila County, toward Superior, northeastern Pinal County (01,03). This corridor includes a right-of-way for utilities. Associated plants are: shrub live oak (Quercus turbinella), Emory oak (Q. emoryi), point-leaf manzanita (Arctostaphylos pungens), mountain mahogany (Cercocarpus montanus), beargrass (Nolina microcarpa), desert spoon (Dasylirion wheeleri), single-needled pinyon Habitat Associations - 1 (Pinus monophylla), alligator-bark juniper (Juniperus deppeana), Juniperus erythrocarpa, squawbush (Rhus trilobata), sugar sumac (R. ovata), silktassel (Garrya wrightii), cane cholla (Opuntia spinosior), century plant (Agave chrysantha) and bullgrass (Muhlenbergia emersleyi) (07,11,12,13,15). Many other species are listed in the Recovery Plan (12). Habitat Associations - 2
                                (DRAFT) - Food Habits
                          Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA
                                Species Id ESIS702010
                                   Date 13 MAR 96



FOOD HABITS

TROPHIC LEVEL - AUTOTROPH Food Habits - 1
                         (DRAFT) - Environment Associations
                          Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA
                                Species Id ESIS702010
                                   Date 13 MAR 96



ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS

G = General A = Adult LIM = Limiting RA = Resting Adult J = Juvenile FA = Feeding Adult RJ = Resting Juvenile BA = Breeding Adult FJ = Feeding Juvenile P = Pupae L = Larvae E = Egg RL = Resting Larvae FL = Feeding Larvae
LIFESTAGE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONS G Terrestrial Features: Cliffs/ledges G Environment Associations - 1
                               (DRAFT) - Life History
                          Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA
                                Species Id ESIS702010
                                   Date 13 MAR 96



LIFE HISTORY

HABIT: Succulent (03,04). LIFE CYCLE: Perennial (03,04). TYPE OF REPRODUCTION: Sexual (15). REPRODUCTIVE PHENOLOGY: Germination occurs in mid-summer (08), budding dates are April to May (08), anthesis occurs in late-April to mid-May and fruiting dates are May to June (08,12,15). Weather can hasten, prolong or inhibit flowering by a couple of weeks (08). SEX OR SPORE STATUS: Monoclinous (03,04,12,15). POLLINATION, SPORE AND SEED DISSEMINATION: Pollen dissemination agents are bees and hummingbirds (08). Seed dissemination agents are unknown however, animals eat the seeds but it is unknown if the seeds are viable afterward (08). SEED BIOLOGY: Approximately 100 seeds are produced per fruit (08) and many flowers occur per plant. Amount and variation in annual seed production, seed viability and longevity are unknown. Germination has been observed at 17 percent (08) and 90 percent (05). There does not appear to be any special germination or cultivation requirements (05,08). The seeds do not appear to require after-ripening (08). Plants are easy to grow and require only shade and reasonable temperatures [below 43 degrees C (110 degrees F)] (05). POPULATION BIOLOGY: Limiting factors for the Arizona hedgehog cactus include specialized soil type, Mediterranean-type climate, frost and perhaps fire (12,15). The species prefers open slopes or the understory of a more open canopy, rather than the dense shrub overstory of typical chaparral (12). The cactus requires the stability of protected rock cracks, ledges and flat spots for establishment (12). This taxon appears to be in a healthy reproductive state (12,15). Several size classes are represented in each population and 52 percent of observed plants were reproducing (15). Populations vary in density from 1 to 155 plants per 1000 square meters (15) and estimates of numbers of plants range from 1500 to 14,000 (12). Borers and leaf-foot bugs (Coreidae) attack the stems and rodents eat the fruits (07,15). Without the adverse impacts caused by man, Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus appears to have stable, viable populations and therefore favorable recovery potential (12). ECOLOGICAL/EDAPHIC FACTORS: Life History - 1 (DRAFT) - Life History Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA Species Id ESIS702010 Date 13 MAR 96 Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus is normally found on orthoclase-rich granite which has many veins of mineralization and is of late-Cretaceous age. Other geologic parent materials in this area consist of volcanic tuff and mid-Tertiary age dacite (12,19). The pH ranges from 5 to 6, slightly acidic (12,15,19). Elevation of the preferred habitat ranges from about 1050 to 1600 m (3445 to 5248 ft) (04,12,15). The soil texture is sandy where the surface is not bedrock; slopes range from 0 to 100 percent (15). There has been no detailed soil survey of this area (12). The terrain throughout virtually the entire range is rugged with steep-walled canyons and boulder-pile ridges and slopes (12). The cactus is scattered on open slopes, in narrow cracks between boulders and in the understory of shrubs. Climatological data are for Superior, located about 19 km (12 mi) west of the population areas and 150 m (492 ft) lower in elevation (16). Average annual precipitation is 48 cm (19 in). This results from thunderstorms in July and August and winter showers, some of which falls as snow. The average daily temperature is above 27 degrees C (80 degrees F) in summer, and readings above 38 degrees C (100 degrees F) occur quite often. Mid-day temperatures in winter are often in the 60's (degrees F). TROPHIC STATUS: Phototrophic (18). Cacti have Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM). Carbon dioxide is absorbed at night, incorporated first into malic or isocitric acid by a reversible process requiring darkness. At low temperature the equilibrium lies toward the acid side, but at higher temperatures carbon dioxide is released. The lower the night temperatures the more carbon dioxide that can be fixed as an organic acid and the more that will be available the next day for photosynthesis. Therefore cacti do well where there is a pronounced periodicity in their environment, such as in arid regions (18). CHARACTERISTIC DOMINANCE: Component (12,15,19). Plants are widely scattered along a corridor of favorable habitat 11.2 km (7 mi) long by 6.4 km (4 mi) wide in relatively inaccessible terrain. Intensive searches have covered only a small fraction of available habitat (12,19). Populations vary in density from 1 to 155 plants per 1000 square meters (15) and estimates of numbers of plants range from 1500 to 14,000 (12). COMMUNITY ECOLOGY: Arizona hedgehog cactus grows in the specialized habitats discussed in the "Habitat Associations" narrative above. The sites are in a mixture of Interior Chaparral and Madrean Evergreen Woodland (06). The plants prefer open slopes or the understory of a more open canopy, rather than the dense shrub overstory of typical chaparral (12). The vegetation is of medium stature [2 to 4 m (6 to 12 ft) tall], characterized by shrubs and small trees (12,15). Quantitative data on percentage of ground cover and canopy closure are not available. With the exception of possible influence of livestock grazing, these communities can be considered stable climax Life History - 2 (DRAFT) - Life History Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA Species Id ESIS702010 Date 13 MAR 96 communities. SPECIES INTERRELATIONSHIPS: Borers and leaf-foot bugs (Coreidae) attack the stems and rodents eat the fruits (07,15). Javelina feed extensively on cacti in some areas. The impact of javelina feeding on this species of cactus needs to be investigated (12). OTHER LIFE HISTORY DESCRIPTORS: None. Life History - 3
                           (DRAFT) - Management Practices
                          Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA
                                Species Id ESIS702010
                                   Date 13 MAR 96



MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

RESULT MANAGEMENT PRACTICE Beneficial Controlling/Restricting Off-Road Vehicles Beneficial Restricting/regulating human disturbance of populations Beneficial Controlling/Restricting Mining Beneficial Controlling/Restricting Road Maintainance Actions Beneficial Controlling/Restricting Agricultural Practice Beneficial Stocking captive-reared wild-strain animals Beneficial Restricting Poaching Beneficial Controlling/Restricting Noncommercial Harvest Beneficial Regulating commercial harvest levels Beneficial Controlling/Removing Native Vertebrates Beneficial Controlling/Removing Domestic Animals Adverse Collecting Existing Collecting Adverse Existing Adverse Predation Existing Predation Adverse Surface Mines Existing Surface Mines Adverse Highway/Railroads Existing Highway/Railroads Adverse Transmission Lines/Towers Existing Transmission Lines/Towers COMMENTS ON MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - At the time of listing as an Endangered species perceived threats to Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus were (15,17): collection, mining activities, road construction, predation and freezing. Comparison of isolated and roadside populations shows evidence of diminished population levels in readily accessible portions of the range of this cactus and tends to support reported collecting pressures (12). Its bright red flowers are attractive and plants are probably collected by private individuals for landscaping (15). It is a beautiful form horticulturally, and grows at lower elevations than most E. triglochidiatus, so would probably do better in landscaping (08). The effect of collecting on long-term survival is not presently known (12). The extent of seed collection is unknown (12). Construction of Highway 60 and its later realignment destroyed some suitable habitat. The construction of a transmission line probably displaced some plants and habitat. Six plants were removed and transplanted by Boyce Thompson Arboretum in 1978 to permit construction of the Silver King substation for the Salt River project (12,15). The Globe-Miami-Superior area is one of concentrated mining activity (08,12). Numerous mines occur within and at the periphery of the range of this cactus. It is not known how many plants have been destroyed by mining, but in general the cactus does not prefer the Management Practices - 1 (DRAFT) - Management Practices Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA Species Id ESIS702010 Date 13 MAR 96 mineralized areas. Surveys around old and active mines have failed to turn up any substantial populations close enough to be adversely affected (12). The effects of livestock, javelina and insects on the plants and habitat are not known (12). Freeze damage occasionally reduced populations significantly in more exposed sites. No studies have been conducted on the extent of loss or damage by freezing (12). The greatest future threat is mining exploration. Roads to provide exploration access and exploratory drilling for underlying deposits are having an increasing impact on this taxon. Although the surface geology of the habitat is not well mineralized, the subsurface geology is sufficiently mineralized in portions of the range to warrant test drilling, and in some locations large areas of occupied habitat have been claimed. The amount of disturbance from mining is dependent both on whether the mine is open pit or shaft and how much surface area will eventually be covered by tailings (12). UNAPPROVED PLAN: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1985. Agency Review Draft: Recovery Plan for the Arizona Hedgehog Cactus. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 37 pp. The most apparent serious threats to this species are: Habitat destruction by mining, especially during exploratory efforts; and collection. Enforcement of existing regulations are the highest priority to prevent the extinction of this species. Land uses that might affect populations, including grazing, mineral exploration, road maintenance, transmission lines, water development and recreation (particularly ORV use) should be monitored so that potentially threatening activities are recognized early and modified to eliminate impacts. Collecting is limited somewhat by the rugged terrain occupied by much of the population, but losses appear to be occurring in those areas near roads. Enforcement of the Endangered Species Act, CITES, the Lacey Act and the Arizona Native Plant Law (ARS 3-901B) is recommended as a means of limiting collecting losses. The Forest Service Action Plan should manage; ORV use and vehicular traffic; grazing; mineral exploration; road and transmission line maintenance; water and recreational development; and monitor the effects of javelina on populations of this species to implement control methods if proven necessary. The Recovery Plan also recommends: 1) Studies on the ecology and population biology of the species, including soil needs, water needs, freeze effects, effects of large (javelina, cattle) and small (rodents) herbivores, pollinators, life history characteristics, demographic trends and the application of this information into management plans. 2) Taxonomic comparisons with similar varieties of hedgehog cacti by morphological, chromosomal and electrophoretic methods. 3) Searches for other populations within the known area and in suitable habitat nearby. Management Practices - 2 (DRAFT) - Management Practices Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA Species Id ESIS702010 Date 13 MAR 96 4) Mapping of populations to determine population size. 5) Protection of known populations on private lands by enforcing existing laws. 6) Implementation of a Forest Service Action Plan. 7) Documentation of collecting losses through permanent plots. 8) Development of propagation techniques to provide nursery stocks both to reduce collection and for possible reintroduction. 9) Development of public awareness, appreciation and support for the preservation of Endangered and Threatened species. Current recovery activities include chromosome counts and a survey for additional populations by the U.S. Forest Service. Management Practices - 3
                                   (DRAFT) - References
                            Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA
                                  Species Id ESIS702010
                                      Date 13 MAR 96



     

References

***** REFERENCES FOR ALL NARRATIVES EXCEPT N-OCCURRENCE ***** 01 Benson, L. 1940. The cacti of Arizona. Edition 1 (with the assistance of J.J. Thornber, A.A. Nichol and L.B. Hamilton). Univ. of AZ Bio. Sci. Bull. 5. 02 Benson, L. 1950. The cacti of Arizona, 2nd ed. The Univ. of AZ Press, Tucson. 03 Benson, L. 1969. The cacti of Arizona, 3rd ed. The Univ. of AZ Press, Tucson. 04 Benson, L. 1982. The cacti of of the United States and Canada. Stanford Univ. Press, Stanford, CA. 05 Brack, S. 1985. Pers. comm. Museum of Northern Arizona, Mesa Garden, Box 72, Belen, NM 87002. 06 Brown, D.E., C.H. Lowe, and C.P. Pase. 1980. A digitized systematic classification for ecosystems with an illustrated summary of the natural vegetation of North America. USDA/FS Gen. Tech. Rept. No. RM-73. Rocky Mtn. For. and Rang. Exp. Sta., Fort Collins, Co. 07 Crosswhite, F. 1976. Threatened and Endangered species habitat study area notes on Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus. Prepared for the USDA/FS. 08 Crosswhite, F. 1985. Pers. comm. Museum of Northern Arizona, Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum, Superior, AZ. 09 Earle, W.H. 1963. Cacti of the Southwest. Sci. Bull. No. 4. Phoenix, AZ Cactus and Native Flora Soc. 10 Earle, W.H. 1980. Cacti of the Southwest. Ironwood Lithographers, Inc., Scottsdale. 11 Fletcher, R. 1979. Status report: Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus. Prepared for the USDA/FS. 12 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1985. Agency Review Draft: Recovery Plan for the Arizona Hedgehog Cactus. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 37 pp. 13 Gierisch, R. 1976. Threatened and Endangered species habitat study area notes on Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus. Prepared for the USDA/FS. 14 Kearney, T.H. and R.H. Peebles, et al. Arizona flora, 2nd ed. with supplement by J.T. Howell, E. McClintock, et al. Univ. of CA Press, Berkeley. 15 Phillips, A.M., III, B.G. Phillips, L.T. Green, III, J. Mazzoni, and E.M. Peterson. 1979. Status report: Echinocereus triglochidiatus Engelm. var. arizonicus (Rose ex Orcutt) L. Benson. On file at: USFWS, Albuquerque, NM. 16 Sellers, W.D. and R.H. Hill (eds). 1974. Arizona climate. The Univ. AZ Press, Tucson. 17 U.S. Government. 1979. Determination that Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus is an endangered species. Federal Register 44:61556. 18 Went, F. 1982. The physiology of cacti. In: The cacti of the United States and Canada. Benson, L. Stanford Univ. Press, Stanford, CA. 19 Wisner, T.F. and D.F. Evans. 1977. Range of Echinocereus References - 1 (DRAFT) - References Species CACTUS, HEDGEHOG, ARIZONA Species Id ESIS702010 Date 13 MAR 96 triglochidiatus var. arizonicus. A report on an individual project of the January 1977 Interim Term at Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA, under the guidance of Dr. F.S. Crosswhite, Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum, Superior, AZ. ***** REFERENCES FOR N-OCCURRENCE NARRATIVE ONLY ***** 01 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1985. Agency Review Draft: Recovery Plan for the Arizona Hedgehog Cactus. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 37 pp. 02 Hunt, C.B. 1974. Natural regions of the U.S. and Canada. W.H. Freeman and Co., San Francisco. 03 Phillips, A.M., III, B.G. Phillips, L.T. Green, III, J. Mazzoni, and E.M. Peterson. 1979. Status report: Echinocereus triglochidiatus Engelm. var. arizonicus (Rose ex Orcutt) L. Benson. On file at: USFWS, Albuquerque, NM. 04 U.S. Government. 1979. Determination that Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus is an endangered species. Federal Register 44:61556. References - 2