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Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus wislizeni

Photo by SargonR
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Field Notes

Description:

Fishhook Barrel Cactus spotted on the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

Reference Links:

Ferocactus wislizeni - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Brian38
This looks larger than Parodia haselbergii. Possibly a "Barrel cactus" Genus: Ferocactus. Possibly (Ferocactus wislizeni) Fishhook barrel cactus.

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PublishedSeptember 2, 2021

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