Cactaceae Collection (page 3)

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

Flowering prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), in the Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Full moon on saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Flowering cholla cactus (Cylindropuntia spp), in the Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Sunrise on saguaro cactus in bloom (Carnegiea gigantea), Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Elevated view of the town and the Hill of Seven Colours (Cerro de los Siete Colores), Purmamarca, Jujuy Province, Argentina, South America

View of Incahuasi Island with its gigantic cacti, Salar de Uyuni, Daniel Campos Province, Potosi Department, Bolivia, South America

Volcan las Tres Virgenes, Santa Rosalia, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Beavertail Cactus in flower (Opuntia basilaris var. whitneyana), found only in Alabama Hills, near Lone Pine, Inyo County, California, USA

Organ pipe cactus in the Ajo Mountains, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona USA

Morning light on Saguaro cactus under Gates Pass, Tucson Mountain Park, Arizona USA

Saguaro cactus at sunrise under Gates Pass, Tucson Mountain Park, Arizona

Organ Pipe cactus detail, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona USA

Saguaro cactus at sunset, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona USA

Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Arizona, USA, America

Groupf of cacti, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Cactus group, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Cactus in the mountains near Chivay, Peru, South America

Female hiker standing behind Indian Fig Opuntia, Barbary Fig or Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica), Roque de Dentro at back, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig -Opuntia ficus-indica-

Indian Fig Opuntia -Opuntia ficus indica-, Aeolian Islands, Italy

Flowering Cactus, Hildewintera Hybrid -Hildewintera aureispina x echinopsis spec. -
Flowering Cactus, Hildewintera Hybrid -Hildewintera aureispina x echinopsis spec.-

Cholla cacti in the Cholla Cactus Garden, Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Center, California, USA

Flowering Cholla Cactus, Cholla Cactus Garden, Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Center, California, USA

Huge granite rocks of Split Rocks and green Mojave Yucca or Spanish Dagger -Yucca schidigera-, Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Center, California, USA

Copao Cactus -Eulychnia acida Phil. -, Las Chinchillas National Reserve, Reserva Nacional Las Chinchillas, Illapel
Copao Cactus -Eulychnia acida Phil.-, Las Chinchillas National Reserve, Reserva Nacional Las Chinchillas, Illapel, Region de Coquimbo, Chile

Wooden sign, max 40 kmh, and a Copao Cactus -Eulychnia acida Phil. -, Las Chinchillas National Reserve
Wooden sign, max 40 kmh, and a Copao Cactus -Eulychnia acida Phil.-, Las Chinchillas National Reserve, Reserva Nacional Las Chinchillas, Illapel, Region de Coquimbo, Chile

View from a mountain pass onto the barren landscape with Copao Cacti -Eulychnia acida Phil.-, Combarbala, Region de Coquimbo, Chile

View from a mountain pass onto the barren landscape with a Copao Cactus -Eulychnia acida Phil.-, Combarbala, Region de Coquimbo, Chile

Quisco Cactus or Hedgehog Cactus -Echinopsis chiloensis-, Rio Hurtado, Region de Coquimbo, Chile

Cacti covered in lichen on Damas Island, Coquimbo Region, Chile

Copiapoa Cactus -Copiapoa columna-albain- growing in a barren landscape, Pan de Azucar National Park, Atacama Region, Chile

Copiapoa Cacti -Copiapoa columna-albain- growing in a barren landscape, Pan de Azucar National Park, Atacama Region, Chile

Copao Cactus -Eulychnia breviflora, Eulychnia saint-pieana- covered in lichen, Pan de Azucar National Park, Atacama Region, Chile

Copao Cacti -Eulychnia breviflora, Eulychnia saint-pieana- covered in lichen, Pan de Azucar National Park, Atacama Region, Chile

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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.