Does barrel cactus have a thick skin?

Barrel Cactus

Family: cactus

Other common names: Arizona Barrel; Candy Barrel; Bisnaga

Type: accent plant; evergreen

Salvaged from locations: Hwy 90

Salvage method: bare root

Size: 5 ft H x 2 ft W

Water Usage: rainfall

Hardiness: 10 degrees F

Exposure: full sun

Flower color: yellow to orange-yellow

Flower season: summer

Wildlife value: ripe fruit relished by desert animals; seeds; nectar; shelter for packrats.

Did You Know? - Ferocactus comes from the Latin Aferox@ or fierce