Ferocactus what?

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Kamos
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Ferocactus what?

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For the last few years I've been calling this F. hamatacanthus. Is that wrong? Yellow flowers with red throats,and the plant is about 6 inches tall.Thanks for the help.
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cactushobbyman
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Re: Ferocactus what?

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Let's go with Hamatocactus longihamatus, Syn: Ferocactus hamatacanthus. :?:
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Re: Ferocactus what?

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I'd say Thelocactus setispinus, syn: Hamatocactus setispinus, Ferocactus setispinus.
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Re: Ferocactus what?

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Ferocactus setispinus it is! :D Thanks so much for the help guys.
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