The size of the barrel cactus [Echinocactus and Ferocactus spp] depends upon the particular kind of cactus. For example, there are about 35 species within the genus Ferocactus. The species ranges from small, such as the 10 inch/25 centimeter crow's claw cactus [Ferocactus latispinus] to the tall, such as the 10 feet/3 meters candy barrel cactus [Ferocactus wislizeni].
Yes, the barrel cactus has roots.
in winter the barrel cactus
The size of cactus seeds depends upon the type of cactus. For example, the seeds may be succulent such as those of the mistletoe or wickerwork cactus [Rhipsalis spp], prickly pear cactus [Opuntia spp], or Echinopsis. Or they may be dry such as the woolly seedpods of the barrel cactus [Echinocactus].
A size of a head of a big child or a head of a small man...
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.
There are a number of species of barrel cactus that live in the deserts of North America.
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
A barrel cactus can be seen any season of the year, particularly in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts.