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Giant Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus platyacanthus

Description:

Giant Barrel Cactus. It is about 1.5 m high (5 feet). It must be pretty old to reach this size. One of the best shape I've seen.

Habitat:

Semi deser. Chihuahuan Desert.

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2 Comments

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 9 years ago

Thank you Daniele.

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago

Great series Steven!

LuisStevens
Spotted by
LuisStevens

San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Spotted on Mar 17, 2014
Submitted on May 24, 2014

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