Emory

Ferocactus emoryi

  • Emory
  • Emory
  • Flower name
    Emory
  • Scientific name
    Ferocactus emoryi
  • Aliasフェロカクタス・エモリー, Ferocactus emory, サボテン
  • Place of originUS to Mexico
  • Place of floweringGarden, Potted flower
  • Flowering seasonJune, July, August

What is Emory

Emory (scientific name: Ferocactus emoryi) is a cactus from the US to Mexico, belonging to the cactus family Cactaceae. In the country of origin, it grows naturally in the calcareous soil of the desert area. The main body has a spherical shape of 30-90 cm and there are 20-30 ridges around it. There is a yellow thorn on each ridge and it extends radially. From spring to summer, a red flower blooms on the top of the stem.

Generic name: Emory (Emori, scientific name: Ferocactus emoryi, Origin: USA to Mexico, Environment: A dry, well-drained place, stem diameter: 30-35 cm, stem shape: circular, flowering period: June-August, flower color: red or yellow, flower diameter: 1-1.5 cm, flowering place: Shoot apex.


  • Order
    Caryophyllales
  • Family
    Cactaceae
  • Genus
    Ferocactus
  • Species
    F. emoryi
  • Type of flower
    Radial symmetrical flower
  • Array of flower
    Monopetal inflorescence
  • Petal shape
    Funnel/trumpet shaped
  • Leaf type
  • Edge of the leaf
    Other
  • Life typecylindrical cactus
  • Flower colors
  • Colors of the leavesGreen
  • Fruit colorGreen
  • Height30.0 ~ 35.0 cm
  • Diameter of flower1.0 ~ 1.5 cm

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