Ferocactus peninsulae f. brevispinus
a.k.a. "var. brevispina"
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Ferocactus peninsulae f. brevispinus
Author
hort.
Chinese genus
强刺球属
Chinese name
-
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
Has a very short but strong, recurving brownish-grey, large central spine. Slightly hooked or just with a slight kink at the end. Very dark red to almost black that can take a chalky colour ageing.
Seeds
Black, shining.
Description
Ferocactus peninsulaeSN|11977]]SN|11977]] f. brevispinus is a solitary fast growing barrel ribbed cactus that differs from the type species in having a much shorter but stocky hooked central spine. This plant becomes very nice when a bit older.
Flowers
Orange/Yellow and have orange or red midviens.
Stem
Round to elongated dark green 25-40 cm in diameter 40-100 tall and attaining exceptionally a height of 2,5 metres, which is unusual for the genus.
Radial Spines
7-10 short, straight but stout
Fruits
Lemon yellow.