Ferocactus latispinus
Devil's Tongue Cactus
Also known as: Cactus multiangularis Voigt ex Steud. +6 more
- Cactus multiangularis Voigt ex Steud.
- Echinocactus cornigerus var. latispinus (Haw.) Voss
- Echinocactus recurvus var. tricuspidatus Salm-Dyck
- Echinofossulocactus cornigerus var. angustispinus Lawr.
- Echinofossulocactus cornigerus var. elatior Lawr.
- Echinofossulocactus cornigerus var. rubrospinus Lawr.
- Melocactus besleri-affinis Pfeiff.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Originating in North America, Ferocactus latispinus (commonly known as Devil's-Tongue 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 Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms