Named for Mexican politician Blas EscontrÃa y Bustamante (1847-1906), secretary of Development, Colonization and Industry, who died shortly before the genus was published. Rose: “Señor EscontrÃa was a man of high scientific attainments and took a great interest in all subjects relating to the scientific development of his country.”
Maarten H.J. van der Meer (2023 Jul 14). Escontria. Dictionary of Cactus Names. Retrieved from https://www.cactusnames.org/escontria