Tree Cholla

along trail in a minimally maintained natural area preserved within the Jardin Botanico.

although in a maintained area of the Jardin Botanico, the species is native to the area and it is probable these plants originated from a pre-existing natural population

although in a maintained area of the Jardin Botanico,

on grassy, south facing, hillside slope of gravelly volcanic rhyolitic alluvium. This large population approaches var. argentea

on grassy, south facing, hillside slope of gravelly volcanic rhyolitic alluvium. This large population approaches var. argentea

on grassy, south facing, hillside slope of gravelly volcanic rhyolitic alluvium. This large population approaches var. argentea

plants on exposed limestone hillside with Opuntia rufida, Sengalia crassifolia, Sericodes greggii, Agave scabra.

plants on exposed limestone hillside with Opuntia rufida, Sengalia crassifolia, Sericodes greggii, Agave scabra.

plants on exposed limestone hillside with Opuntia rufida, Sengalia crassifolia, Sericodes greggii, Agave scabra.

on gypsum mineralized silty clay of bolson playa. Grateful to George Hinton for guiding us to this rich, diverse site.

on gypsum mineralized silty clay of bolson playa. Grateful to George Hinton for guiding us to this rich, diverse site.

Species: Opuntia imbricata (Haw.) DC. Date: 2007-12-23 Location: Maleme Restcamp, Matobo National Park. Habitat: Stony area along road in camp.