Hedgehog cactus
Encyclopedia
The name hedgehog cactus can be applied to plants from any of the following three genera
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Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of cacti
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...
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- PediocactusPediocactusPediocactus is a genus of cacti. The genus comprises between 6 and 11 species, depending upon the authority...
, 6-11 species - EchinocereusEchinocereusEchinocereus is a genus of ribbed, usually small to medium-sized cylindrical cacti, comprising about 70 species from the southern United States and Mexico in very sunny rocky places...
, 70 species of southern United States and Mexico. Ribbed small to medium and cylindrical cacti. Found in very sunny rocky places. - EchinopsisEchinopsisEchinopsis is a large genus of cacti native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog cacti, sea-urchin cactus or Easter lily cactus. One small species, E. chamaecereus, is known as the peanut cactus. The 128 species range from large and treelike types to small globose cacti...
, 128 species of South America. Range from large and treelike types to small globose cacti.