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Barrel cactus

noun

A cactus of the genus Ferocactus: unbranched barrel-shaped cactus having deep ribs with numerous spines and usually large funnel-shaped flowers followed by dry fruits.

Any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil. Synonym: echinocactus.

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Words linked to "Barrel cactus" : genus Ferocactus, Echinocactus grusonii, genus Echinocactus, Ferocactus, cactus, hedgehog cactus