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Golden Barrell Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) This cactus is one of the many species growing in the cactus room at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh PA. Because of the construction of the Zimapan Dam and reservoir in Hidalgo in Central Mexico, it is now considered to be a rare and endangered species of cactus. Echinocactus grusonii,Geotagged,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Golden Barrell Cactus (Echinocactus grusonii)

This cactus is one of the many species growing in the cactus room at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh PA. Because of the construction of the Zimapan Dam and reservoir in Hidalgo in Central Mexico, it is now considered to be a rare and endangered species of cactus.

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The Golden Barrell Cactus

''Echinocactus grusonii'' is a well known species of cactus native to central Mexico from San Luis Potosi to Hidalgo. It belongs to the small genus ''Echinocactus'', which together with the related genus ''Ferocactus'', are commonly referred to as barrel cacti.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
Species identified by Deb Cappello
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By Deb Cappello

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Uploaded Nov 14, 2014. Captured Oct 25, 2014 15:55 in 550-598 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
  • f/2.7
  • 1/251s
  • ISO125
  • 6.2mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.