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