Beavertail Cactus @ Lake Mead

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Beavertail Cactus @ Lake Mead

Beavertail Cactus @ Lake Mead

There was an incredible abundance of blooming beavertail cactus that year! Photographed March 2004, Lake Mead NRA, NV
tarol
on Mar 23, 2007 4:57 pm
Lat/Lon: 36.14370°N / 114.8862°W
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 280615

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Anya Jingle

Anya Jingle - Mar 23, 2007 8:23 pm - Hasn't voted

Opuntia basilaris

This is a Beavertail Cactus.
They are quite unusual in cacti family as they lack the large spines that are charasteristic for Prickly Pears and many other cacti.
Beavertails do have spines after all, but they are very small and barely visible.

tarol

tarol - Mar 23, 2007 8:29 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Opuntia basilaris

Thank you for the correction!

Anya Jingle

Anya Jingle - Mar 23, 2007 8:59 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Opuntia basilaris

You're welcome ;)

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