Echinomastus
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Echinomastus is a genus of cacti
. They are native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
There are up to 9 species, including:
Cactus
A cactus is a member of the plant family Cactaceae. Their distinctive appearance is a result of adaptations to conserve water in dry and/or hot environments. In most species, the stem has evolved to become photosynthetic and succulent, while the leaves have evolved into spines...
. They are native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
There are up to 9 species, including:
- Echinomastus erectocentrus
- Echinomastus intertextus
- Echinomastus johnsoniiEchinomastus johnsoniiEchinomastus johnsonii is a species of cactus known by the common names Johnson's beehive cactus and Johnson's fishhook cactus. It is native to the southwestern United States from eastern California to Utah, where it can be found in desert scrub habitat. It produces an egg-shaped or cylindrical...
- Echinomastus mariposensisEchinomastus mariposensisEchinomastus mariposensis is a rare species of cactus known by the common names Lloyd's fishhook cactus, golfball cactus, silver column cactus, and Mariposa cactus...
- Echinomastus unguispinus
- Echinomastus warnockii