This forensic description details a close-up, top-down view of a large, green barrel cactus (likely of the *Echinocactus* genus) located in Bernal, Mexico

This forensic description details a close-up, top-down view of a large, green barrel cactus (likely of the *Echinocactus* genus) located in Bernal, Mexico. The cactus body is a deep green, characterized by numerous pronounced vertical ribs running from the crown downwards. Each rib is densely covered with clusters of sharp, rigid spines. The spines are predominantly pale yellow to off-white, with darker, almost black bases where they attach to the cactus epidermis. Spines vary in length, appearing longer and more distinct on the flanks, while becoming shorter, finer, and more matted towards the central crown of the plant. The crown itself exhibits a densely packed, almost woolly aggregation of these shorter, light-colored spines, with some visible accumulation of dry, dark organic debris or soil particles within its slightly depressed center. The immediate background is blurred, revealing indistinct green foliage. No individuals or objects interacting with the cactus are visible.