On the Eastern edge of Death Valley, sometime back in the late 80's. Death Valley plants are said to be O. basilaris var. basilaris.
by Lophophora Sep 29, 2003 12:53 PM
growing in San Diego Wild Animal park's native garden, Escondido California
by palmbob Apr 6, 2004 9:08 AM
Aqua colored. Purchased from eBay in California. This is one of the varieties, haven't figured out which one yet.
by Xenomorf Jul 22, 2004 6:47 AM
This is one of the varieties, haven't figured out which one yet.
by Xenomorf Jul 22, 2004 6:47 AM
most of the leaves on this plant are heart shaped... this common? So California
by palmbob Sep 29, 2004 1:04 PM
Huntington Gardens plant, southern California
by palmbob Sep 29, 2004 1:04 PM
This hardy blue-grey colored cactus sometimes tinged with red or purple in cold weather.
by cacti_lover Feb 5, 2005 2:16 PM
my own plant flowering in April
by palmbob May 2, 2005 9:46 PM
april flower southern California
by palmbob May 2, 2005 9:46 PM
This is the bright pink bloom. This first bloom was in mid April.
by cacti_lover May 12, 2005 11:07 PM
Growing happily in the Mojave!
by mojavegardener Aug 25, 2005 11:50 PM
new growths seen in spring, southern California, following at least 6 months of no obvious growth whatsoever.
by palmbob Apr 16, 2006 10:58 PM
by RWhiz May 24, 2006 10:45 PM
by RWhiz May 22, 2006 11:12 PM
summer view of spring slug damage on new pads, southern California- this seems to be the only Opuntia the slugs like
by palmbob Jul 14, 2006 5:58 PM
Beavertail Cactus in Death Valley, California, USA, July 1998
by kennedyh May 16, 2007 10:06 PM
Los Angeles cactus and succulent show 2007 monstrose plant
by palmbob Aug 25, 2007 12:26 AM
Opuntia basilaris (Beavertail Prickley Pear)
by Equilibrium Feb 10, 2008 8:39 PM
Opuntia basilaris (Beavertail Prickley Pear)
by Equilibrium Feb 10, 2008 8:39 PM
beavertail cactus used as a primary decorative outside Lost City Museum, Overton NV
by bgrumbin Mar 13, 2008 4:06 AM
New growth in May
by DMersh May 10, 2008 6:01 PM
by DMersh May 10, 2008 6:01 PM
In type location in San Gabriel Mts., CA
by CactusJordi Aug 16, 2008 2:12 PM
monstrose form, Los Angeles cactus show
by palmbob Aug 25, 2008 3:02 AM
southern California
by palmbob Mar 17, 2009 4:41 AM
flower bud formation in southern California end of winter
by palmbob Mar 17, 2009 4:43 AM
by Dobe May 15, 2009 2:22 AM
by Dobe May 15, 2009 2:22 AM
April, in Huntington Gardens, California
by palmbob Apr 26, 2010 10:46 PM
At the Desert Botanical Gardens, zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 6, 2004
by Xenomorf May 25, 2010 10:37 AM
At the Desert Botanical Gardens, zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 6, 2004
by Xenomorf May 25, 2010 10:38 AM
Blooming in late March, mid spring, zone 9a/9b at the Desert Botanical Gardens, Arizona. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on June 17, 2005
by Xenomorf May 25, 2010 10:38 AM
Blooming in late March, mid spring, zone 9a/9b at the Desert Botanical Gardens, Arizona. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on June 17, 2005
by Xenomorf May 25, 2010 10:39 AM
Mid April, Springtime, zone 9a/9b at the Desert Botanical Gardens. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on July 28, 2005
by Xenomorf May 25, 2010 10:40 AM
Growing in a Phoenix landscape zone 9b. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on August 9, 2006
by Xenomorf May 25, 2010 10:40 AM
This is a more Aqua-colored clone of Opuntia basilaris var. basilaris added to my garden about 2 years ago. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 19, 2006
by Xenomorf May 25, 2010 10:41 AM
The bloom of the more Aqua-colored clone of Opuntia basilaris var. basilaris added to my garden about 2 years ago. Photo originally added to the PlantFiles on September 19, 2006
by Xenomorf May 25, 2010 10:41 AM
El Camino Del Diablo Trail (Devils' Highway) that runs between Ajo and Wellton in AZ through the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. Mid Nov, early Winter, zone 9b. Photo added 12-10-06
by Xenomorf May 25, 2010 10:43 AM
Photo courtesy of Damon. In a Phoenix landscape, zone 9b.
by Xenomorf Jun 24, 2010 12:12 PM
Early April in SoCal
by CactusJordi Jun 24, 2010 9:47 PM
On the north side of the Harquahala Mountains Wilderness in AZ. March 12, 2011. Early spring. Zone 9a
by Xenomorf Mar 14, 2011 3:39 AM
On the north side of the Harquahala Mountains Wilderness in AZ. March 12, 2011. Early spring. Zone 9a
by Xenomorf Mar 14, 2011 3:39 AM
On the north side of the Harquahala Mountains Wilderness in AZ. March 12, 2011. Early spring. Zone 9a
by Xenomorf Mar 14, 2011 3:39 AM
Opuntia basilaris, western edge of Death Valley, mid-1980s
by IslandJim May 10, 2012 9:40 AM
Basilaris cactus with salvia greggii and dorrii in Boise Idaho
by idahocactus2 Jan 7, 2013 11:09 AM
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado River. Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden, sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert.
by Kell Mar 21, 2015 9:00 AM
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado River. Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert.
by Kell Mar 21, 2015 9:01 AM
Unusually lighter colr pink. Arizona. Copyright of Jan Emming. Photo courtesy of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert with a nursery.
by Kell Apr 13, 2015 11:20 PM
Arizona. Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert with a nursery.
by Kell Apr 13, 2015 11:20 PM
Arizona. Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden and sustainable living homestead in the Arizona desert with a nursery.
by Kell Apr 13, 2015 11:20 PM
Arizona. Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens in Arizona.
by Kell Apr 13, 2015 11:25 PM
Photo courtesy and copyright of Matthew Maggio. Curator of Succulents at Sherman Library and Gardens and owner of Rain Shadow Designs. http://www.homeimprovementquotes.com/pros/rain-shadow-designs
by Kell Dec 13, 2015 10:53 PM
Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 22, 2016 11:05 AM
Harcuvar Mountains. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.
by Kell Feb 28, 2016 5:09 AM
Copyright Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens in Arizona.
by Kell Nov 27, 2016 12:15 AM
Photo courtesy of Jeremy Spath, the owner of Spath Gardens, for landscape design and installation in Southern California. Copyright of Jeremy Spath. http://spathgardens.com/
by Kell Apr 30, 2017 2:33 PM
Anza Borrego. Photo courtesy/copyright of Matthew Maggio. Curator of Succulents, Sherman Library/Gardens.Owner of Rain Shadow
by Kell Oct 30, 2017 3:11 PM
Anza Borrego. Photo courtesy/copyright of Matthew Maggio. Curator of Succulents, Sherman Library/Gardens.Owner of Rain Shadow
by Kell Oct 30, 2017 3:12 PM
By Kelso Mountains, Mojave National Preserve. Photo courtesy/copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell Apr 25, 2018 4:51 PM
In situ. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell Apr 25, 2018 8:39 PM
In situ. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell Apr 25, 2018 8:40 PM
Kern Canyon. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 22, 2018 2:17 PM
Kern Canyon. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 22, 2018 2:18 PM
Kern Canyon. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 22, 2018 2:18 PM
Kern Canyon. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 22, 2018 2:18 PM
Southern California. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 23, 2018 12:04 PM
Southern California. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 23, 2018 12:04 PM
Near Searchlight, Nevada. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 23, 2018 12:45 PM
Near Searchlight, Nevada. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 23, 2018 12:46 PM
Kern Canyon on Keyesville Road. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 23, 2018 1:10 PM
Kern Canyon on Keyesville Road. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 23, 2018 1:10 PM
South of Cabazon, CA. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 23, 2018 3:53 PM
South of Cabazon, CA. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 23, 2018 3:53 PM
Chains up to 8 pads. South of Cabazon, CA. Photo courtesy and copyright of Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 23, 2018 3:54 PM
In habitat. Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell May 27, 2018 10:11 PM
Wild plant in late November. Kane County, Utah, United States
by BlueOddish Jun 12, 2018 5:03 AM
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell Feb 18, 2019 1:40 PM
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Proprietor at Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, from San Diego, California.
by Kell Feb 18, 2019 1:40 PM
Anza-Borrego State Park. Copyright of Jim Bishop, a Landscape Designer, from San Diego, California
by Kell Mar 16, 2019 4:54 PM
Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego, CA.
by Kell May 2, 2019 3:50 PM
Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego, CA.
by Kell May 2, 2019 3:51 PM
Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego, CA.
by Kell May 2, 2019 3:51 PM
Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego, CA.
by Kell May 2, 2019 3:51 PM
Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego, CA.
by Kell May 2, 2019 3:51 PM
Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego, CA.
by Kell May 2, 2019 3:51 PM
Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell May 26, 2019 10:14 PM
Copyright Jan Emming, Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead, AZ.
by Kell Apr 18, 2020 4:03 PM
In habitat. Copyright Michelle Cloud-Hughes, Desert Solitaire Botany and Ecological Restoration, San Diego.
by Kell May 6, 2020 2:58 PM