What is the meaning of barrel cactus?

noun

  • A cactus of the genus Ferocactus: unbranched barrel-shaped cactus having deep ribs with numerous spines and usually large funnel-shaped flowers followed by dry fruits.
  • Any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil.
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