The Coast Barrel Cactus, also known as San Diego Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus viridescens), is a rare, slow-growing cactus native to coastal regions of Southern California and Baja California. It features a stout, ribbed stem with formidable spines and produces yellow flowers in spring.
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Ferocactus (fer-oh-KAK-tus) |
| Species: | viridescens (veer-ih-DES-kens) |
| Synonyms: | Ferocactus viridescens var. viridescens, Echinocactus orcuttii, Echinocactus viridescens, Ferocactus orcuttii, Ferocactus viridescens var. orcuttii |
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