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Echinomastus

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Echinomastus (meaning "spiny breast") was a formerly recognized genus of cacti. As of February 2024, 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

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Formerly accepted species include:[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Echinomastus Britton & Rose". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  2. ^ Zimmerman, Allan D. & Parfitt, Bruce D. "Echinomastus". In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (ed.). Flora of North America (online). eFloras.org. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  3. ^ "Search for 'Echinomastus'". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-02-15.