The barrel cactus is easily differentiated from other desert plants because its body has the shape of a cylinder. Its height ranges from 5 to 11 feet, and its sides have ridges with dangerous sharp spines that are 3 to 4 inches long. read more
Not sure it has adapted. We first noticed the ones on our property about the 3rd year here- they are beautiful! They came up in our fields all by themselves. We notice the large one first - it really stood out when it was in full bloom. read more