Ferocactus robustus
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Tribe: | Cacteae |
| Genus: | Ferocactus |
| Species: | F. robustus |
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Ferocactus robustus (Pfeiffer) Britton & Rose, 1922 |
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Ferocactus robustus is a barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus belonging to the family Cacteae.
Ferocactus robustus is widespread in the states of Puebla and Veracruz in Mexico.
Ferocactus robustus forms large cushions reaching a height up to 100 centimetres (39 in) and a diameter up to 5 metres (16 ft). This plant is spherical to club-shaped and has eight sharp-edged ribs.
The funnel-shaped flowers are yellow and reach a length of 3–4 centimetres (1.2–1.6 in). The fruits are spherical, fleshy, yellow, 2 to 3 inches long.
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