Barrel Cactus: Genus Ferocactus
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Description: Information on this family of cacti, with photographs and descriptions of several species found in Arizona.
Barrel Cactus Genus Ferocactus DesertUSA Southwest Adventure, Living & Travel Ferocactus, meaning "fierce or wild cactus,"are always cylindrical or barrel shaped and are usually among the largest cacti of the North American deserts. All members of this genus have prominent ribs and are fiercely armed with heavy spines. In some species, one or more central spines are curved like a fishhook, accounting for the common name Fishhook Barrel Cactus.
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| Page title: | Barrel Cactus Genus Ferocactus DesertUSA |
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| Description: | Barrel Cactus flowers always grow at the top of the plant. They bear no spines and only a few scales. Fruits become fleshy and often juicy when mature, but are not usually considered edible. |
| IP-address: | 207.158.12.146 |
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| Date | Creation Date: 28-sep-1995 Expiration Date: 27-sep-2017 |