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Giant Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus platyacanthus

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Giant Barrel Cactus. It is about 1.5 m high (5 feet). It must be pretty old to reach this size. One of the best shape I've seen.

Habitat:

Semi deser. Chihuahuan Desert.

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Echinocactus platyacanthus

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PublishedMay 24, 2014

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