Plant Profile

Ferocactus cylindraceus (California barrel cactus, Desert Barrel)

This plant is known as the 'fierce or wild cactus'; they are defined by their barrel shape and are one of the largest cacti of the North American deserts. Their surface is covered with heavy spines, and the flowers always grow at the top of the plant. The fruit starts to become fleshy and juicy when mature but they aren't always edible. 

 

 

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