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It is spherical in nature

Golden Barrel Cactus

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Scientific Name- Echinocactus grusonii

Kingdom-  Plantae

Phylum- Tracheophyta

Class- Magnoliopsida

Order- Caryophyllales

Family- Cactaceae

Genus- Echinocactus

Species- grusonii

​These cacti can be found in Mexico. These cacti are endangered in the wild, but are very popular for desert gardens. This plant is also known by other names including "Mother-in-law's pincushion.

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