Family Cactaceae | ||
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Similar Ferocactus gracilis, Ferocactus emoryi, Ferocactus wislizeni, Ferocactus townsendianus, Ferocactus | ||
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Ferocactus peninsulae is a barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus belonging to the family Cacteae.
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Description
Ferocactus peninsulae reaches a height of about 70 centimetres (28 in). This plant is oval to club-shaped and has 12 to 20 showy, deep ribs. The thorns are grayish-red and have a yellowish or whitish tip. The funnel-shaped flowers are red to yellow and reach a length of 5–6 centimetres (2.0–2.4 in). The fruits are spherical, yellow, up to 4.5 centimetres (1.8 in) long.
Distribution
Ferocactus peninsulae is widespread in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.
References
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