Fishhook Barrel Cactus - Ferocactus Herrerae


Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Common Name: Fishhook Barrel Cactus
Scientific Name: Ferocactus Herrerae
Height: 1 - 1.8m
Span: 0.6 - 0.9m
Growth Rate: Slow
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
ABP Index: 3.5 (Aesthetics 3.5, Solidarity 3.5)

Ferocactus Herrerae common name is Fishhook Barrel Cactus also called Twisted Barrel Cactus. It is native to the southern US and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, sandy or rocky areas. There are three species in Arizona. It is Barrel shaped cactus that is heavily armed with hooked spines. The Ferocactus herrerae has red, red-orange flower with yellow mid-stripes blooms in summer. The fruit is edible and in the past.  The seeds are black and have been used to make flour.


Fishhook Barrel Cactus
Fishhook Barrel Cactus: Flowers
Fishhook Barrel Cactus: Flowers
Fishhook Barrel Cactus: Flowers
Fishhook Barrel Cactus: Fruits
Fishhook Barrel Cactus: Spiens
Fishhook Barrel Cactus


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