Beavertail Pricklypear
NameBeavertail Pricklypear
Species NameOpuntia basilaris
Common NameBeavertail Pricklypear
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container Typenot applicable
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuressucculent pads, no true trunk, glochids
Foliage Typesucculent pads
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking magenta flowers with contrasting yellow stamens; distinctive blue-green, spineless (or nearly spineless) beavertail-shaped pads.
Description
This Beavertail Pricklypear specimen is currently displaying two vibrant magenta flowers with bright yellow stamens, indicating a healthy and mature plant. Its characteristic blue-green, flattened, paddle-like pads are visible in the background, growing in a generally upright clump.
