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golden barrel cactus

golden barrel cactus

7.5
A large round cactus with golden spines and pale yellow flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /ˈɡoʊldən ˈbɛrəl ˈkæktəs/
  • US
translation icon : cactus barril dorado
  • I saw a golden barrel cactus at the botanical garden.

Examples

  • Several golden barrel cacti were planted along the path to add color and texture.

  • The golden barrel cactus is a stunning addition to any garden.

  • A mature golden barrel cactus can grow over a foot in diameter and live for many decades.

  • The golden barrel cactus is a popular choice for rock gardens because of its striking appearance.

  • The golden barrel cactus is known for its vibrant golden-yellow spines and striking yellow flowers.

  • In central Mexico, the golden barrel cactus thrives in the hot, arid climate.

  • We planted a golden barrel cactus in our garden to add a touch of color and interest.

Synonyms

Echinocactus grusonii
vsgolden barrel cactus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large round cactus with golden spines and yellow flowers

means the common ornamental name rather than the formal scientific label

Surface Forms

golden barrel cactus singular
golden barrel cacti plural

Morphology

golden + barrel + cactus

The phrase is fully compositional: 'golden' names the color, 'barrel' describes the rounded, bulging shape, and 'cactus' identifies the plant. This standard adjective+noun+noun pattern transparently yields a cactus that is barrel-shaped and golden, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Golden barrel cactus comes from how the plant looks: it is round like a barrel and covered in bright, golden spines. That's why gardeners remember it easily and often plant it as a showy 'decorative' plant.