👉 Echinocereus is a genus of fungi in the family Echinaceae. It belongs to the order Iridales and class Botrytis, as it contains over 150 species of fungi that are closely related to the fungus Cryptococcus. These fungi are known for their ability to produce a variety of medicinal compounds including echinacea (a plant), which is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties. The genus Echinocereus has been around