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Meaning of BARREL CACTUS

Pronunciation:  'barul 'kaktus

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil
  2. [n]  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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 Synonyms: echinocactus
 
 See Also: cactus, Echinocactus grusonii, Ferocactus, genus Echinocactus, genus Ferocactus, golden barrel cactus, hedgehog cactus

 

 

 

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