1882 7 9 The innocent pincushion cactus, that only catches to your feet and clothing with its fishhook spines.
1939 B. C. Tharp 63 Pincushion Cacti (Echinocactus spp.) are widespread westward.
1985 N. N. Dodge 52 Pincushion cactus..the little Mammillarias... Small and forming low clumps.