Beavertail Cactus

Scientific Name: Opuntia Basilaris V.Basilaris
Common Name: Beavertail Cactus
References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, J. Malusa, and M.A. Baker. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 7. Eudicots: Cactaceae - Cactus Family. Phytoneuron 2014-69, 1-95
References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/69PhytoN-SWArizCacti.pdf#page=64
Habitat: Valleys
Life Form: Cactus, pad
Leaf Description: Leafless
Flower Color: Magenta or pink
Flowering Period: Mar. to Apr.
Spines: Glochids only
Rarity: Locally common
Family: Cactaceae (cactus family)