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San Diego Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus viridescens

The San Diego Barrel Cactus is a round, spiky plant that grows in the desert. It has beautiful yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and can store water to survive in dry places.

Lebensraum: Desert

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The San Diego Barrel Cactus is a stout, globe-shaped to cylindrical plant with distinctive deep green ribs and formidable reddish-brown to yellow spines. Its crown often features vibrant yellow to orange-red flowers, making it stand out against arid landscapes.

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San Diego Barrel Cactus
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San Diego Barrel Cactus

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Its ripe fruit is called 'cactus candy,' a tasty, spiky desert treat!

Native Americans used this cactus for food and for making practical tools!

Spines help collect morning dew and rainwater, directing it to the cactus roots!

This cactus can live for many decades, seeing many seasons come and go!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Spiny Shield

This cactus has long, sharp spines that protect it from hungry animals and provide shade for its delicate skin.

Fähigkeit

Sun-Smart Shape

Its barrel shape helps it minimize sun exposure and maximize internal water storage, keeping it cool.

Fähigkeit

Seed Sprinkler

After blooming, its fruit splits at the base to release seeds gradually, scattering them over time.

Maße und Details

Höhe
30-60 cm
Ausbreitung
20-30 cm
Blütengröße
4-6 cm
Blütezeit
Spring to early summer
Essbar
Ja
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from its bright flowers.

pollinates

Anise swallowtail

Papilio zelicaon

Visits flowers, helping move pollen between plants.

eaten by

Deer mouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

Consumes its seeds and fruit, aiding seed dispersal.

eaten by

Mule deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on succulent parts during drought conditions.

shelters

Dusky-footed woodrat

Neotoma fuscipes

Often builds nests near cactus, using spines for defense.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Be careful around cacti! Their spines can be sharp and prick you.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von San Diego Barrel Cactus?

30-60 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von San Diego Barrel Cactus?

20-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von San Diego Barrel Cactus?

4-6 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von San Diego Barrel Cactus?

Spring to early summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von San Diego Barrel Cactus?

Ja

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von San Diego Barrel Cactus?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von San Diego Barrel Cactus?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von San Diego Barrel Cactus?

Insekten

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