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  Plants Belonging to the Genus 'Ferocactus'
Ferocactus glaucus synonym of Sclerocactus glaucus (Uinta Basin Hookless Cactus)
Ferocactus whipplei synonym of Sclerocactus whipplei (Whipple's Fishhook Cactus)
Ferocactus wrightiae synonym of Sclerocactus wrightiae (Wright's Fishhook Cactus)
www.desert-tropicals.com /Plants/Cactaceae/Ferocactus.html   (283 words)

  
 BARREL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The large barrel cacti (genus Ferocactus) are recognisable by their thick, barrel shape and their stout spines, which in some species are strongly hooked.
The fishhook barrel (Ferocactus wislizenii), also known as the Arizona barrel, is common in south and central Arizona, and southwest New Mexico, as a component of the gravelly, gently sloping, saguaro-dominated desert regions.
It often is seen with a ring of yellow fruits, which persist near the top of the plant until they are eaten by birds, deer or javelina (see Barrel fruits).
helios.bto.ed.ac.uk /bto/desertecology/barrels.htm   (510 words)

  
 Ferocactus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ferocactus cylindraceus - California Barrel Cactus, Cliff Barrel, Compass Barrel, Compass Cactus, Desert Barrel, Golden-Spined Barrel, Spiny Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus hamatacanthus - Mexican Fruit Cactus, Texas Barrel Cactus, Turk's-Head Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus wislizeni - Fishhook Barrel Cactus, Arizona Barrel Cactus, Candy Barrel Cactus, Southwestern Barrel Cactus
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ferocactus   (189 words)

  
 KH Man's C&S Ferocactus
Most of my Ferocactus specimens are Ferocactus emoryi, grown from Horti mixed cactus seeds.
On the other hand, the root system of this species of Ferocactus is very strong, and it can survive being put outdoors in Malaysia.
I have a few plants in aquaculture, and they can be seen in the Ferocactus Aquaculture Page page.
members.tripod.com /~KeinHong/cacti-ferocactus.html   (289 words)

  
 Compass Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus)
Synonym: Echinocactus acanthodes, Echinocactus rostii, Ferocactus acanthodes var.
rostii, Ferocactus acanthodes, Echinocactus cylindraceus, Echinocactus viridescens var.
This cactus was known for years as Ferocactus acanthodes, until the name was found invalid.
www.desert-tropicals.com /Plants/Cactaceae/Ferocactus_cylindraeus.html   (377 words)

  
 Genera Ferocactus & Echinocactus
The majority of Ferocactus species flower in summer and are pollinated by bees in the genus Lithurge.
Ferocactus wislizeni and F. cylindraceus have the vernacular name “compass barrel” because large plants of these species tend to lean toward the southwest.
Ferocactus herrerae (twisted barrel) is included in F. wislizeni by some botanists.
www.desertmuseum.org /books/nhsd_echinocactus.html   (2119 words)

  
 Ferocactus
Ferocactus alamosanus (Britton and Rose) Britton and Rose, The Cactaceae; descriptions and illustrations of plants of the cactus family 3: 137, f.
Ferocactus hamatacanthus (Muehlenpf.) Britton and Rose, The Cactaceae; descriptions and illustrations of plants of the cactus family 3: 144-146, pl. 16, f.
Ferocactus johnsonii (Parry) Britton and Rose, The Cactaceae; descriptions and illustrations of plants of the cactus family 3: 141, f.
www.tosca.si /zvone/cactusbase/f/rod_ferocactus_seznam.html   (1241 words)

  
 Ferocactus
Ferocactus stainesii (Hook) Br and R. This particular fine specimen of Ferocactus stainesii was found growing close to the roadside near Aramberri in Mexico.
They need to be moderately large before they flower and our largest seedling plant which is about 7 inches in diameter has yet to oblige.
A variety with additional wispy spines is known as Ferocactus pilosus.
www.cactus-mall.com /pictures/ferocac.html   (104 words)

  
 SDNHM - Ferocactus diguetii (Barrel Cactus)
This barrel cactus is the largest of all of the genus Ferocactus; it reaches 4 m (12 feet) tall and may grow almost 1 m (3 feet) in diameter.
Ferocactus diguetii is a Gulf Island endemic, found only on Carmen, Catalina, Cerralvo, Danzante, and San Diego islands.
This cactus is an example of the phenomenon of gigantism, well known in island biology.
www.oceanoasis.org /fieldguide/fero-dig.html   (270 words)

  
 KH Man's C&S Ferocactus Aquaculture
It's probably a Ferocactus emoryi or something very much like it.
If kept clean, the Ferocactus plant will not have sooty mould on its areoles.
As you can see in the pictures, the areoles of the plant is very clean.
members.tripod.com /~KeinHong/hydro-ferocactus.html   (95 words)

  
 Ferocactus acanthodes Compass Barrel Cactus.
(Ferocactus cylindraceus) A slow growing mound of thorns to maybe 6 ft. Tall and a foot wide.
Ferocactus acanthodes's foliage color is reddish-green, and type is Evergreen.
If the numbers are zero, there is a reason.
www.laspilitas.com /plants/307.htm   (247 words)

  
 PLANTS Profile for Ferocactus emoryi (Emory's barrel cactus) | USDA PLANTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
PLANTS Profile for Ferocactus emoryi (Emory's barrel cactus)
Ferocactus emoryi (Engelm.) Orcutt occures in the following states: Arizona
Ferocactus emoryi (Engelm.) Orcutt – Emory's barrel cactus
plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=FEEM   (169 words)

  
 Ferocactus yellowing - Cacti & Succulents Forum - GardenWeb
Hi, I'm new to this forum but I hope someone can help me. I live in Northern England, where the climate is generally cool and moist.
I have a Ferocactus, but I've never been sure of the actual species.
Sounds unlikely for a Ferocactus outdoors but the roots may have got very hot in a dry terracotta pot and stresswed the plant.
forums.gardenweb.com /forums/load/cacti/msg1008044917554.html   (1114 words)

  
 Ferocactus - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
La mayoría de los llamados cactus de barril son del género Ferocactus, perteneciendo el resto al género Echinocactus.
El cuerpo, en estos cactus, es globular en su juventud para ir creciendo en altura con la edad hasta alcanzar forma de barril.
Las flores son acampanadas, amarillas, anaranjadas o rojizas e incluso violetas, como en ferocactus stainesi.
es.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ferocactus   (187 words)

  
 Ferocactus hamatacanthus: High Country Gardens
The small stem (for a Ferocactus) grows 10” wide by 10 to 12” tall.
The long hooked spines are very pink and contrast beautifully with the large yellow flowers.
FEROCACTUS: A group of true desert dwellers, this genus of large barrel cacti are renowned for their spectacular spines.
www.highcountrygardens.com /catalog/product/51575   (212 words)

  
 Digital Flora of Texas Vascular Plant Image Library query results: Ferocactus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Cactaceae: Ferocactus hamatacanthus - Native, from Big Bend National Park.
Cactaceae: Ferocactus hamatocanthus - Cultivated, from Floriculture Greenhouse, Texas A&M. Known as Turk's Head.
Cactaceae: Ferocactus wislizeni - Native, from Big Bend National Park.
www.csdl.tamu.edu /FLORA/cgi/gallery_query?q=Ferocactus   (173 words)

  
 Photo: Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cyindraceus).   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
I sometimes post interesting questions in my FAQ, but I never disclose your full name or address.
This is me pretending to drape my arm across a Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cyindraceus) at the rock shelter on Wild Horse Mesa.
Other photos about Species or Cactaceae Ferocactus cylindraceus.
www.schweich.com /imagehtml/tas.html   (83 words)

  
 Spotlight on Cactus!
Known as barrel cacti because of their shape, or as fish-hook cacti for their spines, these mostly large, sun-loving desert plants come from the Southwestern US and Mexico.
for Ferocactus echidne, to over 3 metres for both Ferocactus cylindraceaus and wislizeni varieties (in about 10 years!) The spines of ferocacti species range in colour from white through yellow, rust to ruby red.
For outdoor cultivation, a minimum night-time temperature in winter must not fall below 40 degrees F., (or 4.5 degrees C.) If colder nights are expected, a temporary covering must be devised for protection.
www.thewisegardener.com /Spotlight_On_Cactus.htm   (251 words)

  
 Echinofossulocactus Echinomastus Echinopsis Epithelantha Escobaria Ferocactus Frailea
All cacti have beautiful flowers, so we try to grow those that have a unique characteristic as well.
Features such as spinelessness (Ariocarpus spp., Astrophytum asterias, etc.), long spines (Ferocactus rectispinus with arrow straight spines to 10 inches or more) to the densely white spined species (Mammillaria bocasana,, M. pectinifera,, Epithelantha micromeris) are the types that we specialize in.
The cacti, unless otherwise noted, are sized for a 3 to 4 inch pot, the higher priced plants being the slower growers (e.g.
www.lithops.net /cacta4.htm   (230 words)

  
 Ferocactus
Likes bright light, but not too much direct sun.
Rare ferocactus - Ferocactus Alamosanus or Ferocactus Pottsii Alamosanus.
Said to be heading for endangered species list.
danielscactus.hypermart.net /fero.html   (354 words)

  
 Definition of ferocactus - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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 Ferocactus
Synonym(s): Echinocactus viridescens, Echinocactus acanthodes, Ferocactus acanthodes, Echinocactus lecontei, Ferocactus leconti, Ferocactus rostii, Echinocactus hertrichii, Ferocactus tortulispinus
Synonym(s): Echinocactus glaucescens, Bisnaga glaucescens, Echinocactus pfeifferi, Ferocactus pfeifferi
Synonym(s): Cactus latispinus, Bisnaga recurva, Cactus recurvus, Ferocactus recurvus, Cactus nobilis, Echinocactus spiralis, Echinocactus cornigerus, Bisnaga cornigera, Ferocactus nobilis
cactiguide.com /Ferocactus.htm   (402 words)

  
 Ferocactus cylindraceus, Red barrel cactus photos, Phillip Colla Natural History Photography :: Online Photo Search
Ferocactus cylindraceus, Red barrel cactus photos, Phillip Colla Natural History Photography :: Online Photo Search
Ferocactus cylindraceus, Red barrel cactus photos    ::    Phillip Colla Natural History Photography
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www.oceanlight.com /lightbox.php?sp=ferocactus_cylindraceus   (686 words)

  
 California barrel cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus)
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General: California Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus) are large, round, barrel-shaped cactus with ribs (flutes) running from bottom to top.
Barrel cactus start out short and wide (globular), then grow to about 5-ft tall and 16 inches in diameter.
www.birdandhike.com /Veg/Species/Cactus/Barrel/Barrel_CA/Barrel.htm   (343 words)

  
 Ferocactus/ Echinocactus pictures from gardens photos on webshots
Ferocactus/ Echinocactus pictures from gardens photos on webshots
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