Ferocactus viridescens
Coast Barrel Cactus, Coastal Barrel Cactus
Other regional names: Green Stem Viznaga +3 more
- Green Stem Viznaga
- Keg Cactus
- San Diego Barrel Cactus
- Small Barrel Cactus
Also known as: Echinocactus viridescens Nutt. +1 more
- Echinocactus viridescens Nutt.
- Ferocactus viridescens var. viridescens
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Ferocactus viridescens (commonly known as Coast Barrel Cactus or Coastal Barrel Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
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)
California, Mexico Northwest