Ferocactus peninsulae
(F. A. C. Weber) Britton & Rose
Common narrel cactus
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Where to Find It
It is a subtropical plant. In Mexico it grows up to 450 m above sea level.
Mexico,
Countries: Mexico
How to Identify
A large ribbed barrel cactus. It can grow 2.5 m tall. It has 12-20 ribs. The fruit are round and yellow and 2.5-3.5 cm long.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Ferocactus peninsulae is a barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus of the family Cactaceae.
Names & Synonyms
Echinocactus peninsulae A. A. WeberEchinocactus peninsulae Engelm. ex J. M. Cout.Ferocactus horridus Britton & Rose
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
