Ferocactus gracilis
H. E. Gates
Fire barrel cactus
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Where to Find It
It is a subtropical plant. In Mexico it grows up to 300 m above sea level.
Mexico,
Countries: Mexico
How to Identify
A barrel cactus. It has red spines and red flowers and yellow fruit. It can grow 3 m tall.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Ferocactus gracilis, the fire barrel cactus, is a species of Ferocactus from Northwestern Mexico. This cactus gets its common name from the striking red coloration of its defensive spines and flowers.
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
