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Echinopsis
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For the genus of sea urchin, see Echinopsis (sea urchin).
Not to be confused with Echinops or Echidnopsis.
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[update], 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.
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Echinopsis | |
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Echinopsis oxygona | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Cactaceae |
Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
Tribe: | Cereeae |
Subtribe: | Trichocereinae |
Genus: | Echinopsis Zucc. |
Type species | |
Echinopsis eyriesii, now Echinopsis oxygona | |
Species | |
Around 20, see text | |
Synonyms | |
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They are remarkable for the great size, length of tube, and beauty of their flowers, borne upon generally small and dumpy stems.