California Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus cylindraceus
Blog Post:  Pinto Mountain, Joshua Tree Wilderness
When the cactus spines are new, they tend to be straight and bright red; and become curved and grey as they age.​  The spines can also be yellow; they form a dense lattice that mostly obscures the green stem and ribs.  Flowers and fruits are yellow.

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