Ferocactus chrysacanthus
(Orcutt) Britton & Rose
Red-spined barrel cactus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFerocactus chrysacanthus, commonly known as the Cedros barrel cactus, is an endangered species of cactus endemic to the islands of Cedros and West San Benito off the Pacific coast of Baja California, Mexico.
Description
A barrel cactus. It grows 30 cm across and 90 cm tall. It has 13-22 ribs and many spines.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico,
Cultivation
It can be grown by seeds.
Synonyms
Echinocactus chrysacanthus OrcuttEchinocactus emoryi var. chrysacanthus (Orcutt) K. Schum.Echinocactus rubrispinus Ford ex Orcutt
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
