Ferocactus macrodiscus

Botanical Description

Ferocactus macrodiscus is a spiny, succulent, evergreen, barrel cactus, producing a single, disk-shaped stem that is usually flat and set well into the soil; it can be up to 10cm tall and 30 - 40cm in diameter with a strong taproot[ 1987 Title The Cactus Family Publication Author Anderson E.F. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2001 ISBN 0-88192-498-9 Description An excellent work, giving botanical descriptions of virtually all the cacti, together with their range (but not their habitats) and sometimes also a photo. it also contains a long chapter detailing the many uses of cacti and another on cultivation.. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. Ferocactus macrodiscus has a limited geographic range and is known from less than 10 locations. This species is very habitat specific and only occurs sporadically within its range, in addition its population is declining due to habitat reduction. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].