Echinopsis is a genus of cacti native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog cactus, sea-urchin cactus or Easter lily cactus. As of October 2023, there are about 20 accepted species, ranging from large and treelike types to small globose cacti. The name derives from echinos hedgehog or sea urchin, and opsis appearance, a reference to these plants' dense coverings of spines.
Echinopsis
Echinopsis oxygona visited by a European honeybee; Kfar Blum Kibbutz garden, Israel.
Echinopsis oxygona'
Image: Echinopsis boyuibensis 1PCJO
Soehrensia is a genus of cacti native to South America.
Soehrensia
Image: Echinopsis angelesiae Botanischer Garten, Dresden, Germany DSC08882
Image: Echinopsis bruchii (3496926845)
Image: Echinopsis bruchii kz 2