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Close up of the spines and ribs of a barrel cactus
Close up shot of a barrel cactus showing the colorful spines and ribs and the textures and defences of the plant.
Size: 5100px × 3400px
Location: Desert nr Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Photo credit: © Helen Fowler / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: arizona, barrel, cactus, defence, defences, desert, green, guard, hard, natural, natures, plant, pointed, protection, red, ribs, sharp, spikey, spines, texture, usa