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Coast Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus viridescens)

Coast Barrel Cactus

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.

Taxonomic Details

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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