Mountain Barrel Cactus, Desert Barrel Cactus, Biznaga

• Scientific Name: Ferocactus Cylindraceus
• Common Name: Mountain Barrel Cactus, Desert Barrel Cactus, Biznaga
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, J. Malusa, and M.A. Baker. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 7. Eudicots: Cactaceae - Cactus Family. Phytoneuron 2014-69, 1-95
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/69PhytoN-SWArizCacti.pdf#page=44
• Habitat: Rocky slopes, bajadas
• Life Form: Cactus, barrel-shaped
• Leaf Description: Leafless
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: April to June
• Spines: Hooked spines
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Cactaceae (cactus family)