Cory-Cactus Hedgehog
Coryphantha echinus (Engelm.) Britton & Rose
Coryphantha echinus is a cactus species in the Cactaceae family, commonly known as Cory-Cactus Hedgehog. It is native to regions including the south and east of the Trans-Pecos, Del Rio, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and parts of the northeast Trans-Pecos. The plant typically grows in solitary clusters, though it can occasionally form clumps. It blooms with short-lived yellow flowers from April to July, followed by the production of green fruits.
Description
Coryphantha echinus, also referred to as sea urchin cactus or rhinoceros cactus, is a member of the Cactaceae family. This species is distributed in the Trans-Pecos region, extending to Del Rio, Chihuahua, and Coahuila. It is generally found in isolated groupings, though it may grow in clusters. The cactus produces yellow flowers that are short-lived, typically lasting only a few hours, and blooms between April and July. Following the flowering period, it develops green fruits.
Other common names
Cory-Cactus Hedgehogrhinoceros cactusSea Urchin Cactus
Synonyms
Cactus echinusCactus pectinatusCoryphantha cornifera var. echinusCoryphantha echinusCoryphantha echinus var. robustaCoryphantha pectinataCoryphantha radians var. echinusCoryphantha radians var. pectinataMammillaria radians var. echinusMammillaria echinusMammillaria pertinataMammillaria pectinataMammillaria radians f. echinus
