Ferocactus gracilis
Fire Barrel Cactus
Also known as: Ferocactus gracilis var. gracilis
- Ferocactus gracilis var. gracilis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Ferocactus gracilis (commonly known as Fire Barrel Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms