A blooming Opuntia basilaris, the beavertail cactus or beavertail pricklypear, covered with gorgeous pink flowers near a boulder stacks at Joshua Tree National Park. Native to the deserts of northwest Mexico and southwestern regions of the United States, this species has a restricted range and grows in protected areas such as Joshua Tree, reaching only up to 16” inches in height. The vibrant flowers are pink, rose or magenta-purple in colors. Known as glochids, they have multiple tiny reddish-br

70K views · 551 reactions | Cactus fruit, sometimes called "prickly pears," are sweet and can be eaten raw, right off the plant. Depending on the ripeness of the fruit, its peel can range from green to plum red in color. #FunChina | China Plus Culture | Facebook