Biznaga dorada or Ferocactus glaucescens

Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden

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Christine Young

Lion

You requested an ID for Biznaga dorada. But, I can't find a genus name called 'Biznaga' nor a species 'dorads'. Is that the common name, as in 'Golden Biznaga' since 'dorada' means 'golden' in Spanish?

So, I haven't added the ID because I'm confused about the taxonomy. Ferocactus glaucescens (the 1st name in your title) is a synonym to Bisnaga glaucescens. But, the common name for that species is the 'glaucous barrel cactus' without any mention of 'golden' or 'dorado'.

If you are IDing this as a 'golden' cactus, then there is the golden barrel cactus, Kroenleinia grusonii. But, I don't think this photo looks like that species?!

Please advise :). Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
1. William Bodine
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you. This is not a Golden Cactus. I have corrected the spelling and provided the scientific name. Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Okay, thanks for clarifying! Posted 2 years ago

The Glaucous Barrel Cactus

"Ferocactus glaucescens", the glaucous barrel cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to the limestone hills of Hidalgo, endemic to México. It is a spherical or cylindrical cactus growing to 60 cm in diameter, with long yellow spines and yellow flowers in summer.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies

Species identified by William Bodine

By William Bodine

Uploaded Oct 28, 2023. Captured Oct 26, 2023 14:11 in Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.