Nevada Cactus

A Barrel Cactus on a rock out-cropping in the Mojave National Preserve.

Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus)

The Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus) is a commonly seen resident of the desert southwest and its range includes California, Nevada, Utah and New Mexico. The…
Claret Cup Cactus

Mojave Mound Cactus ( Echinocereus mohavensis )

The Mojave Mound Cactus or Claret Cup Cactus boasts a bright red - orange flower blossom. The Mojave Mound Cactus ( Echinocereus mohavensis ) is…
Mojave prickly pear ( Opuntia erinacea ) - Photo by James L Rathbun

Mojave prickly pear ( Opuntia erinacea )

Mojave prickly pear ( Opuntia erinacea ), or grizzlybear prickly pear, is a fairly common cactus with a wide spread distribution across the desert south.…
Pencil Cholla ( Cylindropuntia ramosissima ) - Photo by James L Rathbun

Pencil Cholla ( Cylindropuntia ramosissima )

Pencil Cholla ( Cylindropuntia ramosissima ), also known as Diamond Cholla, is a medium sized cacti species which is mainly categorized from long narrow body…
Silver Cholla waiting for an incoming storm.

Silver Cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa)

Silver Cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa) is a common species of cactus which is native to the southwestern United States including Nevada, Arizona and California. The Silver…
Teddybear Cholla ( Cylindropuntia bigelovii ) photographed near Nelson Nevada - Photo by James L Rathbun

Teddybear Cholla ( Cylindropuntia bigelovii )

The soft bristly cactus spines give the Teddybear Cholla its furry, cute appearance and mask the ferocious defense of this desert cactus. This member of…