Long spine Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus rectispinus This species is named for its "erect" spines that can exceed 4 inches long. It's a curious native of Baja, endemic to the mountain areas there that ...

The barrel cactus is commonly found in the three hot North American deserts. The two genera of barrel cactus, Echinocactus and Ferocactus , are made up of more than 60 different species.

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Two additional species, Ferocactus wislizenii (Arizona barrel cactus) and Ferocactus covillei (Coville's barrel cactus) also occur in the Sonoran Desert but only in Arizona and adjacent Mexico.

S oon I’ll trek into the Mojave Desert, once again chasing cactus colors: strawberry hedgehog cactus on spiky gray columns, pale yellow pencil cholla flowers at sunset. I’ll return in May to ...

The barrel cactus is a type of cacti that is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. These cacti have a round or cylindrical shape, and can grow to be over 10 feet tall.

Golden Barrel Cactus: The golden barrel cactus is a striking spherical cactus with golden spines. It can grow quite large and ...

Golden barrel cactus. Golden barrel cactuses can be found near the Memorial Union and got their names from their golden-colored spines and distinct barrel shape. When these cactuses are in bloom, ...

T ourists journey from far and wide to the deserts of Arizona to marvel at one of America's most incredible plants: the giant saguaro cactus. Growing up to 50 feet in height and living for up to ...