Echinomastus Explained

Echinomastus (meaning "spiny breast") was a formerly recognized genus of cacti., it is accepted as a synonym of Sclerocactus.^[1] Species formerly placed in the genus are native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.^[2]

Former species

Formerly accepted species include:^[3]

• • Echinomastus erectocentrus → Sclerocactus johnsonii subsp. erectocentrus Echinomastus johnsonii → Sclerocactus johnsonii
• Echinomastus mariposensis → Sclerocactus mariposensis

Notes and References

1. Echinomastus Britton & Rose. 30039631-2. 2024-02-15. cs1.
2. Book: Allan D. . Zimmerman . Bruce D. . Parfitt . Echinomastus . http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=111238 . 2024-02-15 . amp . Flora of North America Editorial Committee . 1982– -->. Flora of North America (online) . eFloras.org .
3. Web site: Search for 'Echinomastus' . Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 2024-02-15.