barrel cactus

/ˌbɛrəl ˌkæktəs/

Definitions of barrel cactus

1. noun

   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
   type of:

   cactus

   any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
2. noun

   any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil
   synonyms: echinocactus

   types:

   hedgehog cactus

   cactus of the genus Echinocactus having stout sharp spines

   Echinocactus grusonii, golden barrel cactus

   large cactus of east central Mexico having golden to pale yellow flowers and spines

   type of:

   cactus

   any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines