Search for native plants by scientific name, common name or family. If you are not sure what you are looking for, try the Combination Search or our Recommended Species lists.
Search native plant database:
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Coryphantha echinus (Engelm.) Britt. & Rose
USDA Symbol: coec
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Plant CharacteristicsDuration: Perennial Habit: Cactus/Succulent Size Notes:
Stems about 4 inches long. Flower:
Flowers up to 3 inches across. Petals yellow. Stamens
Fruit: Size Class:
Bloom InformationBloom Color: Red , Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: flowers bloom only for a couple of hours in the afternoon
TX USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing ConditionsWater Use: Low
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: High
Conditions Comments: common a low elevations in limestone soils
Recommended Species Lists
Find native plant species by state. Each list contains commercially available species suitable for gardens and planned landscapes. Once you have selected a collection, you can browse the collection or search within it using the combination search.
View Recommended Species page
Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff