Ferocactus latispinus is a species of barrel cactus native to Mexico. It and "Ferocactus" are the two genera of barrel cactus. Cactus Flat has three cactus types (Beavertail cactus, Calico cactus and Barrel cactus). In Mexico the flesh of the barrel cactus is candied and eaten as a treat. Other plant species include mesquite, chironola, lechuguilla, nopal and barrel cactus, choyas, paloadan and pitahaya. The fishhook barrel cactus is native to southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Vegetation includes mesquite, prickly pear, barrel cactus, saguaro, cholla, emory oak and grasses. Other common plants are the ocotillo, sotol, khella water or barrel cactus, and peyote. Barrel cactus are cultivated by plant nurseries as an ornamental plant. The barrel cactus can live to be over 100 years old. Barrel cactus can fall over because they grow based on sun orientation. Barrel cactus, yucca, Mexican and California poppies are common plants. Ferocactus echidne is a barrel cactus in the genus "Ferocactus". Barrel cactus spines pose an extreme hazard for handling, penetrating boots and gloves. Representative desert plants include the barrel cactus, brittlebush, chain fruit cholla, creosote.