species 6,949 observations

San Diego Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus viridescens

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US

Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Orange-tipped Woodborer, Diadasia australis, Cactus Bee, Barrel Cactus Shortface 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Peridot Sweat Bee, Twisted-horned Mini-digger, Forficula mediterranea, Texas Striped Sweat Bee 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.