Ferocactus
noun
Fer·o·cac·tus
ˌferəˈkaktəs,
ˌfir-
: a genus of nearly globular deeply ribbed cacti of Mexico and the adjacent U.S. having numerous spines, large funnel-shaped flowers, and dry fruits
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from fero- (from Latin ferus wild, fierce) + cactus