Ferocactus haematacanthus
Scientific Name: Ferocactus haematacanthus (Salm-Dyck) Borg ex Backeb.
Synonym: Bisnaga haematacantha, Echinocactus electracanthus var. haematacanthus , Echinocactus haematacanthus, Ferocactus stainesii var. haematacanthus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Mexico (Puebla, Veracruz)
Growth Habits: Usually solitary, up to 4 feet tall (1.2 m), 1 foot in diameter (30 cm), 13 to 27 ribs, 4 central spines, 6-7 radials
Blooming Habits:
Funnelform purplish flowers, up to 3 inches in diameter (7 cm), followed by deep purple fruits, 1.4 inches long (3.5 cm)
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