Echinopsis
Echinopsis is a genus of cacti native to South America, sometimes known as "hedgehog cactus", "sea-urchin cactus" or "Easter lily cactus". As of October 2023, there are about 20 accepted species, ranging from large and treelike types to small globose cacti. The name derives from echinos hedgehog or sea urchin, and opsis appearance, a reference to these plants' dense coverings of spines.
- some variations:
- Echinopsis albispinosa
- Echinopsis aurea
- Echinopsis breviflora
- Echinopsis calochlora
- Echinopsis chalaensis
- Echinopsis chamaecereus
(Chamaecereus silvestrii) - Echinopsis chrysantha
- Echinopsis clavata
- Echinopsis densispina
- Echinopsis haematantha
- Echinopsis jajoana
- Echinopsis oligotricha
- Echinopsis oxygona
- Echinopsis rauschii
- Echinopsis rojasii
- Echinopsis tacaquirensis
- Echinopsis torrefluminensis
