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Ferocactus wislizenii
Barrel cactus, often mistaken for baby saguaro. Flowers vary from yellow to orange to red. Flowers are often a blend of the three colors. Spines are 3-4 inches long on the main, hooked spine and 1-3 inches for the minor spines: dependent on age and climate.
Native to Sonoran desert. This was found west of Tucson, AZ.
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Lovely colored flowers!!
Beautiful cactus! You should add it to this mission: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1220...