Known as Biznaga (or Viznaga) Gigante, this is the largest of the Barrel Cacti and has an edible central pith. The species was sacred to the indigenous peoples of Mexico's central and southern highlands. Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix.
hillside slope with calcareous gravels on over white blocky limestone outcrops. An exceptionally rich and diverse flora site less than 100 yards east of Coahuila state line.
hillside slope with calcareous gravels on over white blocky limestone outcrops. An exceptionally rich and diverse flora site less than 100 yards east of Coahuila state line. Mature supination.
hillside slope with calcareous gravels on over white blocky limestone outcrops. An exceptionally rich and diverse flora site less than 100 yards east of Coahuila state line. Partially crested specimen.
hillside slope with calcareous gravels on over white blocky limestone outcrops. An exceptionally rich and diverse flora site less than 100 yards east of Coahuila state line. Crown/meristem view.
hillside slope with calcareous gravels on over white blocky limestone outcrops. An exceptionally rich and diverse flora site less than 100 yards east of Coahuila state line.
hillside slope with calcareous gravels on over white blocky limestone outcrops. An exceptionally rich and diverse flora site less than 100 yards east of Coahuila state line.
hillside slope with calcareous gravels on over white blocky limestone outcrops. An exceptionally rich and diverse flora site less than 100 yards east of Coahuila state line.
hillside slope with calcareous gravels on over white blocky limestone outcrops. An exceptionally rich and diverse flora site less than 100 yards east of Coahuila state line.
hillside slope with calcareous gravels on over white blocky limestone outcrops. An exceptionally rich and diverse flora site less than 100 yards east of Coahuila state line.