Ferocactus histrix

Ferocactus histrix, also known as Acitrón barrel cactus (Biznaga barril de acitrón) is a species of Ferocactus native to central Mexico.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Ferocactus histrix being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Echinocactus platyacanthus
• Kroenleinia grusonii
• Ferocactus glaucescens
• Ferocactus diguetii
• Ferocactus echidne

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Ferocactus

Species

Ferocactus histrix

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