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fishhook barrel cactus
Ferocactus wislizeni
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Ferocactus
About
Ferocactus wislizeni, the fishhook barrel cactus, also called Arizona barrel cactus, candy barrel cactus, and Southwestern barrel cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to northern Mexico and the southern United States. It is a ball-shaped cactus eventually growing to a cylindrical shape, with spiny ribs and red or yellow flowers in summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of fishhook barrel cactus is Ferocactus wislizeni.
- fishhook barrel cactus belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- fishhook barrel cactus belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- fishhook barrel cactus belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- fishhook barrel cactus belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- fishhook barrel cactus belongs to the family Cactaceae.
- fishhook barrel cactus belongs to the genus Ferocactus.