Introduction to Echinopsis – The Sacred Hedgehog Cactus The Echinopsis genus, commonly referred to as Hedgehog cactus, includes a group of flowering cacti native to South America. While the plant has become popular for its stunning blooms and resilient nature, a specific subset of this genus—particularly Echinopsis pachanoi (San Pedro cactus) and Echinopsis peruviana (Peruvian […]