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Flower:Cactus, Red Barrel
Family:Cactus
Genus / Species:Ferocactus acanthodes
Notes:Red Barrel Cactus is similar to Fishhook Barrel Cactus, but Red Barrel has slightly curved spines, and Fishhook Barrel has distinctly hooked spines.
Photo:

Buckskin Mountain Trail, Arizona --- November 5, 2005

Guide:Pacific States Wildflowers by Niehaus & Ripper / Cacti of Southeastern Arizona