Cabeza Prieta Natural History Association
Sonoran Desert Plants
Ferocactus emoryi (Emory's Barrel Cactus,Coville Barrel Cactus,biznaga)
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Habitat: bajadas,rocky slopes
Life Form: cactus,barrel-shaped Leaf Description: leafless Flower Color: magenta or pink Flowering Period: June to August Spines: curved spines Family: Cactaceae (cactus family) Abundance: common The fruit of the Coville barrel cactus , which ripens in December, is tasty, tart and lemony-yellow with large black nutty rich seeds that attracts thrashers, javelinas and any other animals that can reach them through the spines.
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Our member horticultural expert is Hank Jorgensen. For more information on this plant species, see Hank's page (opens in a new tab).
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