Cactaceae Collection

Humboldt and his party collecting plant
Specimens at the foot of Mount Chimborazo. Detail from Plate 25 Voyage aux Regions Equinoxiales by Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859)

Adult captive desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) at sunset at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Fly on a cactus in the botanical garden in Valencia, Spain, Europe

Sunset on Isabella Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

Landscape of the Porto Santo Island, Madeira Islands, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) and Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei) amongst rocks in Sonoran Desert, at sunset. Baja California, Mexico. 2017

Pinzon giant tortoise (Chelonoidis duncanensis), saddleback type typical of arid island, their long necks and raised shell allowing them to browse on cacti

Great horned owl (Bubo virgininus) with chicks in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Nazca booby (Sula granti), pair amongst Prickly pear (Opuntia sp) cacti at coast. Wolf Island, Galapagos. August 2016

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) male feeding on nectar in Saguaro cactus blossom (Carnegiea gigantea), Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona, USA, April 2013

Lava Cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus), growing in lava field, coast of Fernandina, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Cactus flower (Rebutia fabrisii, var nana) cultivated plant

Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus) growing on bare lava, Fernandina Island, Galapagos, South America

Great horned owls (Bubo virginianus), adult and chick, on nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) adult and chick in nest in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Giant Cordon cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis) on Incahuasi Island in Salar de Uyuni salt flats, Bolivia. March

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) and Boojum tree (Fouquieria columnaris) in Sonoran Desert, rainbow in background. Catavina, Valle de los Cirios Reserve, Baja California, Mexico

cactus isolated on white background

Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) preening two chicks in nest in Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) cactus, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Ancient Indian ruins resembling an old fortress on top Sullivan Butte in Chino Valley, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Night-blooming cereus cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus), flower bud opening at night, Texas, USA. Sequence 7 of 7. August

Point Petty mountain and cactus seen from Watchman Trail, Zion National Park, Washington County, Utah, USA

March 2022
Cactaceae, Cerro La Campana, Chile, Chile Cocopalm, Chilean Coastal Range, Chilean Wine Palm, Chilean Wine Palms, Cordillera De La Costa, Jubaea, Jubaea Chilensis, La Campana National Park

Hiking trail lined with cactus and Chilean palm trees at Sector Palmas de Ocoa, La Campana National Park, Cordillera De La Costa, Quillota Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Tall cactus Tristerix aphyllus against mountains, Sector Palmas de Ocoa, La Campana National Park, Cordillera De La Costa, Quillota Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Detail of blooming cactus on sunny day at Sector Palmas de Ocoa, La Campana National Park, Cordillera De La Costa, Quillota Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Cactus with Cerro La Campana in background, Sector Palmas de Ocoa, La Campana National Park, Cordillera de la Costa, Quillota Province, Valparaiso Region, Chile

Echinopsis atacamensis (commonly know as "Cardon" cacti) inside "Los Cardones National Park", Salta province, Argentina. Some exemplars can live over 300 years

Cardon cacti (Echinopsis atacamensis) inside the lands of Finca Montenieva, near the Acsibi Cave, Seclantas, Calchaqui Valleys, Salta province, Argentina

The imposing statue of the "Cristo del Portezuelo"in Chilecito, La Rioja
The imposing statue of the " Cristo del Portezuelo" in Chilecito, La Rioja, Argentina

Jardin de Cactus, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain

Cacti in Kew Gardens, London, England

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) among Giant prickly pear cactus (Opuntia echios) forest. Santa Fe Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Jumping cholla cacti (Cylindropuntia fulgida. ) with Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands beyond
Jumping cholla cacti (Cylindropuntia fulgida.) with Partida and Angel de la Guarda Islands beyond. Rasa Island Special Biosphere Reserve, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. April

Yellow-footed gull (Larus livens) perched on Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei). El Pardito Island, Islands of Gulf of California Protected Area, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Sour pitaya cactus (Stenocereus gummosus) and Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii). Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Gulf of California, Mexico. May

Mexican giant cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) with Elephant Rock beyond. Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Santa Catalina Island side-blotched lizard (Uta squamata) in front of Sour pitaya cactus (Stenocereus gummosus) and Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii)

Santa Catalina Island leaf-toed gecko (Phyllodactylus bugastrolepis) in front of Mexican giant cardon cactuses (Pachycereus pringlei)

Santa Catalina Island desert iguana (Dipsosaurus catalinensis) in front of Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii), Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Santa Catalina barrel cactus (Ferocactus diguetii diguetii). Santa Catalina Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Aerial view of dense stand of Lava cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus), Fernandina Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands

Water flooding across Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) landscape, South Texas, USA. May, 2021
Water flooding across Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) landscape, South Texas, USA. May, 2021

Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp. ) flower covered in water droplets, close up, Texas, USA. April
Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia sp.) flower covered in water droplets, close up, Texas, USA. April

Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) flower, Texas, USA. May
Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) flower, Texas, USA. May

Cactus bees (Diadasia Rinconis) feeding on nectar and collecting pollen from Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus) flower, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Nopal
Mexico; Jaliscio; Lagos de Moreno; Hacienda Sepulveda, cactus, Nopal, Prickly Pear, Cactaceae

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) with Giant prickly-pear cactus (Opuntia echios), Santa Fe Island, Galapagos, South America

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The cactaceae family, known for its unique and resilient plants, has captivated explorers and nature enthusiasts throughout history. In the 19th century, famed explorer Alexander von Humboldt and his party embarked on a plant-collecting expedition, discovering new species of cacti in their journey. Fast forward to modern times, where the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum provides a breathtaking backdrop for an adult captive desert tortoise at sunset. This majestic creature thrives amidst the arid landscape, showcasing the harmony between wildlife and cacti in Tucson. Travel across continents to Valencia, Spain's botanical garden, where a fly perches delicately on a vibrant cactus. The juxtaposition of this tiny insect against the prickly surface highlights nature's intricate details found within these remarkable plants. Venturing further south brings us to Isabella Island in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. As the sun sets over this enchanting location, it casts an ethereal glow upon towering cacti that dot the landscape - a testament to their resilience in even the harshest environments. Porto Santo Island in Portugal offers another captivating vista with its picturesque scenery. Here lies an oasis adorned with various species of cacti that thrive against all odds within this Atlantic paradise. Amongst these diverse members of the Cactaceae family is Selenicereus hamatus or "Queen of the night. " Its mesmerizing blooms only open after dusk—a true marvel of nature that showcases both beauty and adaptability. Returning to Arizona's Sonoran Desert National Park reveals one of its most iconic inhabitants—the giant saguaro Carnegiea gigantea. These colossal giants stand tall as guardians of this vast desert expanse—an awe-inspiring sight for visitors from around the world. Meanwhile, Santa Fe Island in Ecuador boasts not only stunning landscapes but also plays host to fascinating creatures like land iguanas.