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Generic Name: Echinocereus
Meaning: Hedgehog-like Cereus; referring to the mostly spiny fruits that distinguish the genus from Cereus.
Derivation: A Latinized descriptive compound generic name formed from the Ancient Greek noun ἐχῖνος (ekhînos), meaning "hedgehog" or "sea urchin," and the generic name Cereus.
Pronunciation: ek-in-oh-KER-ee-us
Alternative Pronunciation: ek-in-oh-SER-ee-us

While two or more genera often share the same specific epithet, which may also apply to subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species, the generic name must be unique. Below is a list of plants in this genus.