barrel_cactus | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) 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 | |
Related terms: | cactus Ferocactus | |
2. | [ noun ] (botany) any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil | |
Synonyms: | echinocactus | |
Related terms: | cactus golden_barrel_cactus hedgehog_cactus genus_Echinocactus | |
Similar spelling: |
barrel_knot barrelhouse |