Beavertail Cactus 'Opuntia basilaris' Gift creating a captivating sight

creating a captivating sight

and replanting them to grow new plants

which is beneficial during extreme heat

Each leaf has glandular hairs that make it feel a little sticky when touched

Beavertail Cactus 'Opuntia basilaris' Gift creating a captivating sightIntroducing the beavertail cactus, known as Opuntia basilaris, a vibrant member of the genus Opuntia Prickly pear cactus. Native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and Colorado Deserts, the Beavertail Cactus gets its name from its unique flattened pads that resemble the shape of a beaver's tail. The beavertail cactus is sometimes referred to as the "beavertail prickly pear" because they belong to the same prickly pear family