Ferocactus alamosanus

(Britton & Rose) Britton & Rose

Cactaceae
Ferocactus alamosanus
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Ferocactus alamosanus
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Ferocactus alamosanus
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Where to Find It

It is a subtropical plant. In Mexico it grows between 45--1,300 m above sea level.

Mexico,

Countries: Mexico

How to Identify

A small barrel cactus. It is 30 cm across and 25 cm tall. It has 12-20 narrow ribs. The spines can be 6 cm long.

Wikipedia

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Ferocactus alamosanus is a species of Ferocactus from Mexico.

Names & Synonyms
Echinocactus alamosanus Britton & Roseand others
References (1)
  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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