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Barrel cactus are the classic desert denizens of lore. There are a number of barrel cactus varieties within two genus types, the Echinocactus and the Ferrocactus. The Echinocactus has a fuzzy crown of fine spines, while the Ferrocactus are ferociously thorned.
This is the barrel cactus. This one was over 4 ft. high and was found in Baja, Mexico. They are quite prolific here in the Southwest also. There is a little secret to photographing this type of cactus in the desert. It doesn't hurt the plant and in fact may even help it. Pour some water over the cactus to bring out the color of the needles.