The flattened oval shaped pads of this cacti resemble a beaver tail hence the name. You will not find thorns on this plant, but it protects itself with tiny barbed bristles that are painful to remove from the skin. These are beautiful when in bloom as they welcome spring with a large pink blossom
Family: Cactaceae
Also Known as: Beaver Tail Cactus, Beaver Tail Prickly Pear
Botanical Name: Opuntia basilaris
Water Usage: Low
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