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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.

生息地: Desert

外見

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.

PlantaeTracheophytaMagnoliopsidaCaryophyllalesCactaceaeFerocactus
San Diego Barrel Cactus
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San Diego Barrel Cactus

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

Spiny Shield

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

能力

Sun-Smart Shape

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

能力

Seed Sprinkler

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

サイズと詳細

高さ
30-60 cm
広がり
20-30 cm
花の大きさ
4-6 cm
開花時期
Spring to early summer
食用
はい
毒性
なし
ライフサイクル
多年生
受粉方法
昆虫

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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

よくある質問

San Diego Barrel Cactusの高さは何ですか?

30-60 cm

San Diego Barrel Cactusの広がりは何ですか?

20-30 cm

San Diego Barrel Cactusの花の大きさは何ですか?

4-6 cm

San Diego Barrel Cactusの開花時期は何ですか?

Spring to early summer

San Diego Barrel Cactusの食用は何ですか?

はい

San Diego Barrel Cactusの毒性は何ですか?

なし

San Diego Barrel Cactusのライフサイクルは何ですか?

多年生

San Diego Barrel Cactusの受粉方法は何ですか?

昆虫

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