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Beavertail Cactus

Opuntia basilaris

Description:

Common cactus found in the southwestern deserts. Blue grey in color and flat and fleshy in an almost heart shaped pads. Without spines but have small barbs type of bristles that can still penetrate skin.

Habitat:

sandy and rocky deserts.

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Jellis

California, USA

Spotted on Jan 27, 2014
Submitted on Jan 28, 2014

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