Cactaceae Collection (page 2)

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

Galapagos carpetweed (Sesuvium edmonstonei) and giant Opuntia (Opuntia sp)
Galapagos carpetweed (Sesuvium edmonstonei) and giant Opuntia (Opuntia sp.) cacti, beneath a rainbow at sunset, Plazas Island, Galapagos, South America

House finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) perched on Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) in flower, Sonoran Desert, Arizona

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) feeding on Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) blossom nectar and the insects trapped in them, Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Gilded flicker (Colaptes chrysoides) flying to feed on nectar from Saguaro blossoms (Carnegiea gigantea), Sonoran desert, Arizona

Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) pair at nest entrance in Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) one adult flying from nest, Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA

Gilded flicker (Colaptes chrysoides) feeding on Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) blossom nectar, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Opuntia Maior Augustifolia, from Phytographia Curiosa
STC170886 Opuntia Maior Augustifolia, from Phytographia Curiosa, published 1702 (coloured engraving) by Munting, Abraham (1626-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cereus scandens minor, Cereus scandens medeus and triangularis Peruvianus
STC172326 Cereus scandens minor, Cereus scandens medeus and triangularis Peruvianus, from Phytanthoza Iconographia, by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, published c.1737-45 (mezzotint) by Ehret

Cereus quadrangularis and Cereus quinque angularis, from
STC172325 Cereus quadrangularis and Cereus quinque angularis, from Phytanthoza Iconographia, by Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, published c.1737-45 (mezzotint) by Ehret

Claret-cup cactus just opening, Echinocereus coccineus, Albuquerque Golden Openspace trails, New Mexico

Prickly Pear cactus, USA

Sour pitaya (Stenocereus gummosus) with Aloe (Aloe sp) flower spikes in background. Sonoran Desert, Puerto Balandra, near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. 2013

Mexican giant cardon (Pachycereus pringlei), two young cacti amongst flowering Desert sand verbena (Abronia villosa) during spring super bloom. Northern Baja California, Mexico

Santa Fe land iguana (Conolophus pallidus) next to Tree Prickly pear (Opuntia echios) Santa Fe Island, Galapagos

Tree prickly pear (Opuntia echios) trees silhouetted, with star trails behind. Plazas Island, Galapagos

Opuntia cactus and volcanic caldera, Wolf Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, December 2008

Isla / Island Incahuasi with cacti in the Salar de Uyuni salt flat, Altiplano, Bolivia

Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) buds, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Sonora Desert, Arizona, USA, April 2014

Green Lynx Spider (Puecetia viridans) on Prickly pear blossom {Opuntia sp} waiting prey attracted to blossom, Arizona, USA

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia mercerize) close-up of stamen and petals of flower, Red Corral Ranch, Texas, USA

Prickly pear cactus, Gruene, Texas, USA

San Pedro Cactus -Echinopsis pachanoi-, Bolivian plateau Altiplano, Bolivia

Crown of Thorns -Euphorbia milii-, Spain

Cactus plant detail at sunset, Baja California, Mexico
Silhouetted detail of cactus spines in the foreground with a glowing horizon in the background at sunset; Catavina, Baja California, Mexico

A giant Cardon cactus illuminated under a starry night sky, Catavina, Baja Norte, Mexico
A giant Cardon cactus (Pachycereus pringlei) illuminated under a starry night sky; Catavina, Baja Norte, Mexico

Pink and red flower on thorny cactus; Galapagos Islands, Galapagos, Ecuador

Cactaceae California Agriculture 1905 Sebastopol
Cactaceae in California, Agriculture in California, 1905 in Sebastopol, 1905, California, Gold Ridge Farm (Luther Burbank), Santa Rosa, Propagating Thornless Cactus, Burbanks Exp

Parks California Cactaceae Riverside 1905 Cacti
Parks in California, Cactaceae in California, Riverside, California, 1905, Cacti in City Park, United States of America

Close-up of the foliage on a cactus plant; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Illustration, Opuntia sp. Prickly Pear, yellow flowering cactus growing in flat rounded segments

Golden Barrel Cactus, Golden Ball Cactus or Mother-in-Laws Cushion -Echinocactus grusonii-, several cacti

Rocky cliffs with cacti, Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Ceara, Brazil

Queen of the Night cactus -Selenicereus grandiflorus-, Costa Brava, Spain

Golden Barrel Cactus -Echinocactus grusonii-, Spain

Cactus in heart shape, Opuntia scheeri -Opuntia scheeri-, Spain

Plantae selectae cereus, night blooming cactus
Sketch 31 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Picture shows close up of flower

Lava Cactus (Brachycereus nesioticus) Isabela Is. Galapagos

Echinopsis Multiplex, a succulent plant of the Cactaceae (cactus) family. The name derives from echinos, meaning hedgehog or sea urchin, and opsis, referring to the plants dense covering of spines

Prickly pears on rocks above the sea, Pomonte, Marciana, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Open Sonoran desert at sunset near Mision de San Francisco de Borja, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Cactaceae - Cactus
Cactaceae: the Cactus tribe. Source: Illustrations of the natural orders of plants with groups and descriptions by Twining, Elizabeth, 1805-1889. Published by Sampson Low, Son, and Marston Date: 1868

Cacti in whitewashed urn against white wall and blue sky, Imerovigli, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Cacti in dry desert like landscape, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Cactaceae, colourful flowering cacti growing on rock surface

Rebutia calliantha, flowering Crown Cactus, view from above

Illustration, Chamaecereus sylvestri, cluster of Peanut Cacti with cucumber-shaped stems

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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.