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Ferocactus

barrel cactus

Other common names
hedgehog cactus
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Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Ferocactus

Genus description

Ferocactus are spherical to columnar cacti with prominent ribs bearing spiny areoles, the spines sometimes hooked, and funnel-shaped flowers in summer

Name status

Correct

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