Red-spined barrel cactus
Ferocactus chrysacanthus
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A barrel cactus. It grows 30 cm across and 90 cm tall. It has 13-22 ribs and many spines.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
It can be grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Echinocactus chrysacanthus Orcutt; Echinocactus emoryi var. chrysacanthus (Orcutt) K. Schum.; Echinocactus rubrispinus Ford ex Orcutt;