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Some species of barrel cactus reach over 1 metre (3.3 ft) in height at maturity, and have been known to reach 3 metres (9.8 ft) in some regions. The ribs are numerous and pronounced, and the spines are long and can range in color from yellow to tan to red, depending on the age of the plant and the species.
Ferocactus gracilis, the fire barrel cactus, is a species of Ferocactus from Northwestern Mexico. [2] This cactus gets its common name from the striking red coloration of its defensive spines and flowers.
The cactus bears funnel-shaped flowers that are maroon outside, and bright yellow inside, with red tints and yellow centers on the side that faces the sun, measuring 3 to 6 cm (1.2 to 2.4 in) in length and 4 to 6 cm (1.6 to 2.4 in) in diameter. The fleshy, hollow fruits are spherical, yellow, and about 3 cm (1.2 in) long.
The spines are yellow or rarely red, and are up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in), with a slight curve. [3] [4] [5] The flowers appear from March to May, and are a fiery red to orange in color, measuring 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in) in length and diameter. The barrel-shaped fruits reach similar sizes and are lemon yellow with crescent-shaped scales. [3] [4] [5]
Ferocactus cylindraceus, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada, USA Ferocactus echidne Ferocactus is a genus of large barrel-shaped cacti , mostly with large spines and small flowers . There are about 30 species included in the genus.
A Baja California Sur endemic infraspecies, commonly known as the large-flowered barrel cactus or Vizcaíno barrel cactus that ranges from Bahía Tortugas south to Punta Abreojos on the Vizcaíno Peninsula. It has orange to red flowers. This subspecies is recognized by Kew's Plants of the World Online, the IUCN Red List, and The New Cactus Lexicon.