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Beavertail Pricklypear

Beavertail Pricklypear

Opuntia basilaris

shrub
EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A low-growing, spreading prickly pear cactus with blue-gray paddle-shaped stems and vibrant magenta-pink flowers. Extremely drought-tolerant and suitable for desert gardens and rock gardens.

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California Barrel Cactus

California Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus cylindraceus

EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A barrel-shaped cactus with vertical ribs and stout spines that produces vibrant yellow flowers in spring. Extremely drought-tolerant and hardy, making it excellent for xeriscaping in desert gardens.

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Christmas Cholla

Christmas Cholla

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

shrub
EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A spiny, branching cactus native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, prized for its bright red berries that persist through winter. It thrives in arid conditions and requires minimal water once established.

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Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus

Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus

Echinocereus engelmannii

herbaceous
EdiblePollinators & beneficial insectsDrought-hardy

A low, clustering hedgehog cactus with vibrant magenta to pink flowers that bloom in spring. Extremely drought-tolerant and ideal for desert and rock gardens.

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Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Ferocactus wislizeni

herbaceous
EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A barrel-shaped desert cactus with distinctive downward-curving spines resembling fishhooks. It produces bright yellow flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by spiny yellow fruit.

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Indian Fig Opuntia

Indian Fig Opuntia

Opuntia ficus-indica

shrub
EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A drought-tolerant cactus with flat, paddle-like stems and edible purple fruits (tunas). Hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in hot, dry climates with minimal water once established.

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Plains Pricklypear

Plains Pricklypear

Opuntia polyacantha

shrub
EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A low-growing, spreading prickly pear cactus native to the Great Plains, featuring flat, spiny pads and bright yellow flowers followed by edible fruits. Extremely cold-hardy and drought-tolerant, requiring minimal water and care once established.

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Saguaro

Saguaro

Carnegiea gigantea

tree
EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

An iconic columnar cactus native to the Sonoran Desert with a thick trunk and upright arms, producing fragrant white flowers in late spring. Extremely slow-growing and long-lived, requiring full sun and minimal water once established.

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Silver Cholla

Silver Cholla

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

shrub
EdibleWildlife habitat & foodDrought-hardy

A spiny, columnar cholla cactus with silvery-gray spines and small yellow flowers, extremely drought-tolerant and suited to desert landscapes. Its distinctive appearance makes it a striking accent plant for xeriscaping.

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Tree Cholla

Tree Cholla

Cylindropuntia imbricata

tree
EdibleDrought-hardyEvergreen

A columnar cactus with dense cylindrical stems and vibrant magenta flowers, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.

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