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Flower:Cactus, Beavertail
Family:Cactus
Genus / Species:Opuntia basilaris
Notes:Beavertail can be distinguished from other Pincushion species by it lack of long spines.
Photo:

Salton Sea, Colorado Desert - - - March 15, 2005

Guide:Pacific States Wildflowers by Niehaus & Niehaus / Sonoran Desert Wildflowers by Spellenberg / Cacti of Southeastern Arizona