Beavertail Cactus

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Beavertail Cactus

Beavertail Cactus

Opuntia basilaris photographed in Redstone Peaks area of Lake Mead, Nevada. These low cacti like dry and rocky desert slopes. They lack spines, but have very short bristles that can still penetrate your skin. Flowers appear from March to June.
Anya Jingle
on Jan 26, 2008 12:20 am
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 375621

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lcarreau

lcarreau - Jan 26, 2008 12:49 pm - Voted 10/10

Betcha can't

wait for those flowers to appear.
I can't wait, either!

Anya Jingle

Anya Jingle - Jan 26, 2008 5:54 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Betcha can't

Yes, the flowers of this cactus have a very striking hue. You can see them well far in distance.

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