Ferocactus wislizeni
Arizona Barrel Cactus, Candy Barrel Cactus
Other regional names: Compass Barrel +3 more
- Compass Barrel
- Fishhook Barrel Cactus
- Fishhook Cactus
- Southwestern Barrel Cactus
Also known as: Ferocactus wislizeni var. wislizeni
- Ferocactus wislizeni var. wislizeni
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Ferocactus wislizeni (commonly known as Arizona barrel cactus or Candy Barrel Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas