Buckhorn Cholla (Opuntia acanthocarpa) cactus found near Palm Springs, California, USA.

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Buckhorn Cholla (Opuntia acanthocarpa) cactus found near Palm Springs, California, USA. This cholla is widespread from southern California to easter Arizona. Spine sheaths are light in color, allowing the color of the cactus body to show through. The branches of this cactus are rather long and straggly, giving the plant an open appearance.

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Size: 2336px × 3504px
Location: Palm Springs, California, USA
Photo credit: © Janet Horton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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