6,312 observationsLeast Concern
San Diego Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus viridescens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Caryophyllales βΊFamily: Cactaceae βΊGenus: Ferocactus
About
Ferocactus viridescens is a rare species of barrel cactus known by several common names, including Coast barrel cactus and San Diego barrel cactus. It is native to southern California and northern Baja California. Most of its native range is in San Diego County, California, where it is threatened by development, agriculture, and other alterations in its habitat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of San Diego Barrel Cactus is Ferocactus viridescens.
- The San Diego Barrel Cactus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- San Diego Barrel Cactus belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- San Diego Barrel Cactus belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- San Diego Barrel Cactus belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- San Diego Barrel Cactus belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- San Diego Barrel Cactus belongs to the family Cactaceae.
- San Diego Barrel Cactus belongs to the genus Ferocactus.