Clump barrel
Ferocactus robustus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A barrel cactus that forms clumps. It grows 90-100 cm tall and 3 m wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Mexico it grows between 700-1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds or offsets.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Echinocactus agglomeratus Karw. ex Pfeiff.; Echinocactus rafaelensis J. A. Purpus; Echinocactus robustus Link & Otto; Echinocactus robustus Otto ex Pfeiff.; Echinocactus robustus var. monstruosus Pfeiff.; Echinocactus robustus var. prolifer Pfeiff.; Echinocactus subuliferus Link & Otto; Echinofossulocactus robustus (Otto ex Pfeiff.) Lawr.;