barrel cactus
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(noun) 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 |
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Related Words: cactus |
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(noun) any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil |
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Synonyms: echinocactus |
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Related Words: Echinocactus grusonii, cactus, golden barrel cactus, hedgehog cactus |
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