Ferocactus emoryi
Coville's Barrel Cactus, Emory's Barrel Cactus
Other regional names: Traveler's Friend
- Traveler's Friend
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Ferocactus emoryi (commonly known as Coville's barrel cactus or Emory's barrel cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms