Ferocactus herrerae

Ferocactus herrerae was originally listed as a subspecies or variety of Ferocactus wislizeni until it was elevated to full species status based on morphological differences.[8] The prior treatment is still used by some authors.[3]

Ferocactus herrerae is native to portions of coastal southwestern Sonora to the northwestern coastline of Sinaloa in western Mexico, at elevations of under 400 m in coastal plains or semi-arid to arid shrubland.[7] Its range is sometimes said to extend into extreme western Durango.[8]

In Jardín Botánico La Concepción, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain, showing off offspring or pups

Ferocactus herrerae was assessed and listed as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN Red List (International Union for Conservation of Nature), for agricultural land clearance and conversion, combined with shrimp farming practices have greatly limited populations. Its current population is decreasing at a rate of 30%.[7] It may also be provided a source of protection from CITES Appendix ll, though this cannot be certain.[10]

Ferocactus herrerae is commonly used as an ornamental cactus out of its native range.[9] Its seeds can be ground into flour, and its fruit are edible,[11] showing numerous positive nutritional aspects.[12]

Ferocactus herrerae is commonly pollinated by various cactus bee species (Lithurgus spp.).

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  In Jardín de Cactus, Guatiza, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
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  In Jardín de Cactus, Guatiza, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
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  In Guamúchil, Sinaloa, Mexico
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  As an ornamental cactus
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  Detached or curved individual in Guamúchil, Sinaloa, Mexico