| Echinomastus | |
|---|---|
| Echinomastus johnsonii near Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Tribe: | Cacteae |
| Genus: |
Echinomastus Britton & Rose |
| Species | |
|
5-9, see text |
|
5-9, see text
Echinomastus (meaning "spiny breast") is a genus of cacti. They are native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
There are up to 9 species, including: