Beavertail cactus (Opuntia basilaris) blossom Joshua Tree National Park California USA

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Opuntia basilaris is commonly called beavertail cactus (Cactaceae family) and is most commonly found in the mojave and sonora deserts. It lacks typical cactus spines but has clusters of bristles called glochids. The pink to magenta flowers bloom from March through June.

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Location: Joshua Tree National Park, Calfornia, United States of America, USA, US, ,
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