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• n  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
• n  any cactus of the genus Echinocactus; strongly ribbed and very spiny; southwestern United States to Brazil

• echinocactus

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• Cactuses Can Be Moved Any Time But In Winter
  Q: I have a golden barrel cactus that has grown to 3 feet wide in a place where I cannot leave it . It's a beautiful specimen, but I have to remove it. Any ideas on how to move it? The thorns are lethal. A: Now is actually a good time to move cactuses.
  July 31, 2013 - Las Vegas Review-Journal