Ferocactus glaucescens
Ferocactus glaucescens, the glaucous barrel cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to the limestone hills of Hidalgo, endemic to México. It is a spherical or cylindrical cactus growing to 60 cm (24 in) in diameter, with long yellow spines and yellow flowers in summer.
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In cultivation in temperate regions it must be grown under glass. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[1][2]
There is a spineless form, Ferocactus glaucescens forma nuda (inermis).[3]
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References
- "RHS Plant Selector - Ferocactus glaucescens". Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 39. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- Ferocactus glaucescens forma nuda (inermis)
Ferocactus glaucescens forma nuda (inermis)
External links
- Ferocactus glaucescens at Cactus Art nursery
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