Mexican lime cactus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mexican lime cactus |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Ferocactus |
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F. pilosus
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| Ferocactus pilosus (Galeotti ex Salm-Dyck) Werdermann
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The Ferocactus pilosus, also known as the Mexican lime cactus or Mexican fire barrel, is a cool type of cactus found in North America. It gets its name from its bright red spines, which can look a bit like fire! This cactus is a true survivor of the desert.
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Where the Mexican Lime Cactus Lives
This special cactus grows only in one place: the Chihuahuan Desert. This desert is a huge, dry area located in northeastern Mexico.
You can find the Mexican lime cactus naturally in several Mexican states. These include Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas. It's a native plant to these regions, meaning it has lived there for a very long time.
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