Sea Urchin Cactus (Coryphantha echinus)

   

Sea Urchin Cactus (Coryphantha echinus), Sanderson, TX. Photograph by Gertrud Konings.

• Common English Names: Sea Urchin Cactus, Prickly Beehive Cactus
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Coryphantha echinus (core-ree-FAN-thuh EK-in-us)
• Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
• Geographic Range: Western Texas into Chihuahua and Coahuila.
• Plant Form: Succulent to about 4-5 inches tall.
• Remarks:

Last Update: 13 Sep 2003