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The lifespan is 50-100 years for Fishook Barrel Cactus. Chamazal National Memorial has some that are over 100 years old.
Yes, the barrel cactus has roots.
in winter the barrel cactus
No, the barrel cactus is a vascular plant.
A barrel cactus stores water in their spongy stem, which swells and looks like a barrel, hence the name.
many animals eat barrel cactus such as burrowing owls, badgers, ants, rodents, and humans. the barrel cactus is also known to get up to 11 feet tall and weight more then the average man. it has spines that are 3-4 inches and it's nectar is deadly to bats.
There are a number of species of barrel cactus that live in the deserts of North America.
No, the saguaro is a distinct species of cactus and different from the various barrel cacti.
All cacti are vascular plants, including the barrel cactus.
you can not eat a barel cactus
The native habitat of the barrel cactus ranges from the southern United States of America to Mexico. It's called the barrel cactus because of its barrel shape. It also is called the fish hook cactus because of its spines. Its scientific name is Ferocactus spp.
Barrel cactus have fibrous roots