Cactaceae Collection (#4)

View from a mountain pass onto the barren landscape with Copao Cacti -Eulychnia acida Phil.-, Combarbala, Region de Coquimbo, Chile

View from a mountain pass onto the barren landscape with a Copao Cactus -Eulychnia acida Phil.-, Combarbala, Region de Coquimbo, Chile

Quisco Cactus or Hedgehog Cactus -Echinopsis chiloensis-, Rio Hurtado, Region de Coquimbo, Chile

Cacti covered in lichen on Damas Island, Coquimbo Region, Chile

Copiapoa Cactus -Copiapoa columna-albain- growing in a barren landscape, Pan de Azucar National Park, Atacama Region, Chile

Copiapoa Cacti -Copiapoa columna-albain- growing in a barren landscape, Pan de Azucar National Park, Atacama Region, Chile

Copao Cactus -Eulychnia breviflora, Eulychnia saint-pieana- covered in lichen, Pan de Azucar National Park, Atacama Region, Chile

Copao Cacti -Eulychnia breviflora, Eulychnia saint-pieana- covered in lichen, Pan de Azucar National Park, Atacama Region, Chile

Candelabra Cactus -Browningia candelaris-, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Flowering cactus, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Maihueniopsis cacti -Maihueniopsis colorea- growing on the slopes of the Taapaca volcano, Putre, Arica and Parinacota Region, Chile

Paja Brava, Paja Ichu or Yarava Ichu grass plants with the Yareta or Llareta cushion plant -Azorella compacta- growing on the slopes of the Taapaca volcano, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Maihueniopsis cactus -Maihueniopsis colorea-, flowering, Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile

Church and a flowering Cardon cactus -Echinopsis atacamensis-, Cariquima, Tarapaca Region, Chile

Trichocereus pasacana cacti, Purmamarca, Jujuy Province, Argentina

Mountains with Trichocereus pasacana cacti in the foreground, near Purmamarca, Jujuy Province, Argentina

A flowering Cardon cactus -Echinopsis atacamensis-, Tilcara, Jujuy Province, Argentina

Cardon cacti -Echinopsis atacamensis-, Tilcara, Jujuy Province, Argentina

Rugged mountain with cacti, Tilcara, Jujuy Province, Argentina

Echinopsis atacamensis cacti, Tilcara, Jujuy Province, Argentina

Altiplano covered with Cardon cacti -Echinopsis atacamensis-, near Cachi, Salta Province, Argentina

Echinopsis atacamensis cactus on platea, Cachi, Salta, Argentina

Plateau with Echinopsis atacamensis cacti, Cachi, Salta, Argentina

Blooming Echinopsis chiloensis cacti, La Rioja, Argentina

Blooming cactus Echinopsis chiloensis greenhouse, La Rioja, Argentina

Blooming Echinopsis chiloensis cactus, La Rioja, Argentina

Common Cactus Finch or Small Cactus Finch -Geospiza scandens- feeding on a flower of an Opuntia, Isla Genovesa, Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Prickly Pear -Opuntia echios-, Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Prickly Pear -Opuntia echios- growing on a multi-coloured lava cliff, San Salvador Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Lava cliff, overgrown with Galapagos Prickly Pear -Opuntia echios-, San Salvador Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Galapagos Prickly Pear -Opuntia echios- trees on a lava cliff, San Salvador Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Lava Cactus -Brachycereus nesioticus-, Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Echinopsis cactus -Echinopsis sp. - on the beach, Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Ceara, Brazil
Echinopsis cactus -Echinopsis sp.- on the beach, Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Ceara, Brazil

Bay with cacti at front, Laguna de Santiago, La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain

Giant Barrel Cactus -Echinocactus platyacanthus-, native to Mexico

Abrojo -Opuntia tunicata-, native to Mexico

Purple Prickly-pear -Opuntia macrocentra-, native to Mexico

Mammillaria polythele cactus, native to Mexico

Mammillaria gracilis cactus, native to Mexico

Flowering and fruiting Prickly pear -Opuntia ficus-indica-, opuntia, Indian figs

Midnight Lady cactus -Harrisia pomanensis-, flower in the morning sun, Paraguay

Cactus Ferocactus stainesii var. pilosus -Ferocactus stainesii var. pilosus-

Cactus Mammillaria haageana -Mammillaria Haageana-, Mexico

Cows Horn -Euphorbia grandicornis-, East Africa

Milkweed variety -Euphorbia echinus-, Morocco

Golden Barrel Cactuses -Echinocactus grusonii-

Various cacti, Mammillaria species and Golden Barrel Cacti or Mother-in-Laws Cushions -Echinocactus grusonii-

Cacti, Mammillaria species at the front, Golden Barrel Cacti or Mother-in-Laws Cushions -Echinocactus grusonii- at the back

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The cactaceae family, known for its unique and resilient plants, has captivated explorers and nature enthusiasts throughout history. In the 19th century, famed explorer Alexander von Humboldt and his party embarked on a plant-collecting expedition, discovering new species of cacti in their journey. Fast forward to modern times, where the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum provides a breathtaking backdrop for an adult captive desert tortoise at sunset. This majestic creature thrives amidst the arid landscape, showcasing the harmony between wildlife and cacti in Tucson. Travel across continents to Valencia, Spain's botanical garden, where a fly perches delicately on a vibrant cactus. The juxtaposition of this tiny insect against the prickly surface highlights nature's intricate details found within these remarkable plants. Venturing further south brings us to Isabella Island in Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. As the sun sets over this enchanting location, it casts an ethereal glow upon towering cacti that dot the landscape - a testament to their resilience in even the harshest environments. Porto Santo Island in Portugal offers another captivating vista with its picturesque scenery. Here lies an oasis adorned with various species of cacti that thrive against all odds within this Atlantic paradise. Amongst these diverse members of the Cactaceae family is Selenicereus hamatus or "Queen of the night. " Its mesmerizing blooms only open after dusk—a true marvel of nature that showcases both beauty and adaptability. Returning to Arizona's Sonoran Desert National Park reveals one of its most iconic inhabitants—the giant saguaro Carnegiea gigantea. These colossal giants stand tall as guardians of this vast desert expanse—an awe-inspiring sight for visitors from around the world. Meanwhile, Santa Fe Island in Ecuador boasts not only stunning landscapes but also plays host to fascinating creatures like land iguanas.