Opuntia basilaris
Beavertail Cactus
A member of the Cactaceae, the Cactus Family
Habit, in bloom. Tape measure shows size in inches.
Off of Ivanpah Road, east of Ivanpah at end of pavement, at ca. 3900 feet.
6 April 2008.
Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.
In bloom, with numerous flower buds lining the pads.
Same plant as in prior image.
6 April 2008.
Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Flower detail.
Same plant as in prior image.
6 April 2008.
Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Habitat.
Same plant as in prior image: it is the bright pink spot in the middle of the picture.
6 April 2008.
Photograph copyright © Lee Dittmann.
Habit, in bloom.
Along Kelso-Cima Road.
17 April 2005.
Photograph copyright © Gena Zolotar, used with permission.
Flower detail, same plant as in prior images.
17 April 2005.
Photograph copyright © Gena Zolotar, used with permission.
Habit; with buds.
Along Teutonia Peak Trail.
17 April 2005.
Photograph copyright © Gena Zolotar, used with permission.
This page created 13 August 2005; last revised 31 August 2008.
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