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Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus wislizeni

Photo by Max Brodie
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Cactus of the Southwestern U.S. and Northwestern Mexico. Yellow fruits form after flowers die and drop off.

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Ferocactus wislizeni

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staccyh
Great photo, love the colours!

Spotted for Missions

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Flowers of North America
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Flora and Fauna of California Wilderness
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Flowering Cacti and Succulents of California
Mission
Sonoran Desert - Plants and Animals

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PublishedMarch 17, 2013

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