| 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 |
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