Genus Echinocereus (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of low-growing shrubby ribbed cacti of Mexico and southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Echinocereus comprises about 70 species of cacti that are commonly found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
- Many species within the genus Echinocereus are popular among cactus enthusiasts for their vibrant flowers and relatively small size.
- Echinocereus triglochidiatus is a species within the genus Echinocereus that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- The genus Echinocereus is known for its hedgehog-like appearance, with short, fine spines covering the stems of the plants.
- The flowers of the genus Echinocereus are typically funnel-shaped and grow in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, and red.