Echinocactus

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Echinocactus

Genus of cacti

Echinocactus is a genus of cacti in the subfamily Cactoideae.[1] The generic name derives from the Ancient Greek ἐχῖνος (echînos), meaning "spiny," and cactus. It and Ferocactus are the two genera of barrel cactus. Members of the genus usually have heavy spination and relatively small flowers. The fruits are copiously woolly, and this is one major distinction between Echinocactus and Ferocactus. Propagation is by seed.

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Species

As of 2023, the genus includes 6 accepted species out of hundreds of plants having the name.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Genus: Echinocactus Link & Otto". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2004-02-13. Archived from the original on 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
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    "Echinocactus". The Plant List. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online
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    "GRIN Species Records of Echinocactus". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. Archived from the original on 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
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    "Echinocactus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2010-11-13.
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