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'''''Ferocactus cylindraceus''''' is a species of [[Ferocactus|barrel cactus]] which is known by several common names, including '''California barrel cactus''' and '''miner's compass'''. This cactus is usually cylindrical or spherical, with some older specimens forming columns two meters in height. It is covered in long, plentiful spines, which are straight and red when new and become curved and gray as they age. It bears bright yellow flowers with red or yellow centers on the side that faces the sun. The fleshy, hollow fruits are yellow. This cactus is native to the [[Mojave Desert|Mojave]] and [[Sonoran Desert]]s. A picturesque organism, this already uncommon plant is threatened by collectors. It comes from California. | |||
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Ferocactus cylindraceus is a species of barrel cactus which is known by several common names, including California barrel cactus and miner's compass. This cactus is usually cylindrical or spherical, with some older specimens forming columns two meters in height. It is covered in long, plentiful spines, which are straight and red when new and become curved and gray as they age. It bears bright yellow flowers with red or yellow centers on the side that faces the sun. The fleshy, hollow fruits are yellow. This cactus is native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. A picturesque organism, this already uncommon plant is threatened by collectors. It comes from California.
Cultivation
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Pests and diseases
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External links
- w:Ferocactus cylindraceus. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Ferocactus cylindraceus QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)