Orange Wildflower
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Name: Ferocactus
wislizeni (Ferocactus wislizenii) Common Name: Candy Barrelcactus, Barrel Cactus Flower Color: Orange, yellow, or red Plant Type: Cactus, Tree, Shrub, Perennial Height: 2 to 8 feet (0.6 to 2.4 m) tall Date Observed: August 23, 2003 & August 21, 2004 Notes: The 2 1/2 inch (6.35 cm) wide flowers have numerous narrow tepals and are followed by edible, but sour yellow fruits. The large, reddish main spines are curved downward. This common, barrel-shaped cactus leans to face southward. |
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