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Ferocactus cylindraceus var. cylindraceus (California barrel cactus)
Sherman, Doug

Ferocactus cylindraceus var. cylindraceus (Engelm.) Orcutt

California barrel cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

USDA Symbol: FECYC

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: yellow with reddish centers

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Ferocactus cylindraceus var. cylindraceus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ferocactus cylindraceus var. cylindraceus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ferocactus cylindraceus var. cylindraceus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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