Definitions for barrel cactus
bar·rel cac·tus

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1. barrel cactusnoun

   a cactus of the genus Ferocactus: unbranched barrel-shaped cactus having deep ribs with numerous spines and usually large funnel-shaped flowers followed by dry fruits

2. echinocactus, barrel cactusnoun

   any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil

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1. barrel cactusnoun

   Any cactus with an approximately barrel-like shape.

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1. Barrel cactus

   Barrel cacti are various members of the two genera Echinocactus and Ferocactus, endemic to the deserts of Southwestern North America southward to north central Mexico. Some of the largest specimens are found in the Sonoran Desert.

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1. barrel cactus

   A barrel cactus refers to a type of cacti known for its distinctive barrel or cylindrical shape. They belong to two different genera, Ferocactus and Echinocactus, under the Cactaceae family. These plants are found predominantly in the deserts of North and Central America. The largest species can reach heights of up to 10 feet. They are characterized by their spirally arranged ribs, sharp spines, and flowers that bloom at the top of the plant. Barrel cactus play a significant role in desert ecosystems and are also popular in ornamental gardening.

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1. Barrel cactus

   Barrel cacti are classified into the two genera Echinocactus and Ferocactus, both of which are found in the Southwest Desert of North America. Their pineapple-shaped fruits can be easily removed but are not recommended for consuming because they are fairly dry and bitter to the taste. Native Americans collected the fruit as emergency food during extreme drought conditions. The Barrel Cactus easily reaches over a meter in height at maturity; and have been know to reach 10 feet in some regions. Its ribs are numerous and pronounced and the spines are long and can range in color from yellow to tan to red depending on the age of the plant and the genera. Small yellow flowers appear at the top of the plant only after many years. It is considered easy to grow and relatively fast growing; and may also produce round offshoots. The Serigna Mana people, distinguished three species of barrel cactus: mojepe simlsamahlataen' is a liquid found in the cactus and can be deadly if snifed., siml caacöl and siml áa. The species F. covillei also had several other names. The species Ferocactus covillei was also called siml cöquicöt, 'killer barrel cactus', to indicate that it should not be eaten or its liquid consumed.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of barrel cactus in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of barrel cactus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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