👉 Echiophis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as echiophytes or daisy-flowering plants. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. They are primarily found in wetlands, rivers, and other aquatic habitats. Echiophytes have a long, slender stem that is often covered with flowers, which can be red, white, pink, purple, or even blue, depending on the species