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Beavertail Cactus @ Lake Mead

 
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Beavertail Cactus @ Lake Mead
There was an incredible abundance of blooming beavertail cactus that year! Photographed March 2004, Lake Mead NRA, NV

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Anya JingleOpuntia basilaris

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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.
Posted Mar 23, 2007 8:23 pm

tarolRe: Opuntia basilaris

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Thank you for the correction!
Posted Mar 23, 2007 8:29 pm

Anya JingleRe: Opuntia basilaris

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You're welcome ;)
Posted Mar 23, 2007 8:59 pm

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tarolSubmitted by tarol
on Mar 23, 2007 4:57 pm

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