Opuntia acanthocarpa (Buckhorn Cholla Cactus)

Opuntia acanthocarpa, commonly known as Buckhorn Cholla Cactus, is a species of prickly pear cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is characterized by its thick, spiny stems that branch out in a tree-like form. This slow-growing cactus produces bright yellow flowers in the spring and red fruits in the fall. The Buckhorn Cholla Cactus is well-known for its ability to survive in arid desert conditions.