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Barrel Cactus
Cacteae
37.8564, -122.298
Field Notes
Description:
Barrel cacti are classified into the two genera Echinocactus and Ferocactus, both of which are found in the Southwest Desert of North America. Their pineapple-shaped fruits can be easily removed but are not recommended for eating. The barrel cactus may reach over a metre in height. Its ribs are numerous and pronounced and the spines are long and yellow. It is considered easy to grow and relatively fast growing.
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Habitat:
UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, Berkeley, CA.
Notes:
I do not know if this is an Echinocactus and Ferocactus.
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Barrel cactus
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2012
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