Ferocactus peninsulae
Ferocactus peninsulae is a barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus of 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.[1]
Distribution
Ferocactus peninsulae is widespread in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur.
Gallery
- Plants of Ferocactus peninsulae
- Flowers of 'Ferocactus peninsulae
- Flower of Ferocactus peninsulae
- Thorns of Ferocactus peninsulae
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References
- N. L. Britton; J. N. Rose (1922), The Cactaceae. Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family (in German), Band III, Washington: The Carnegie Institution of Washington, p. 133
External links
- Biolib.cz: Ferocactus peninsulae
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