Echinopsis litoralis (Echinopsis chiloensis ssp. litoralis) in contrast to the typical tall, tree-like Echinopsis chiloensis, is shrubby with several arching or erect cylindrical branches and about shoulder height. Its has much shorter, thinner and flexible spines. Its large, remarkable white flowers 10 cm diameter bloom in the spring, always emerging on the sun-facing, north side of the plant.