Cactaceae Collection (#5)

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

Various cacti

Cactus species, Notocactus magnificus

Various cacti species

Flowering Notocactus -Notocactus spec-

Cactus and sandstone formations at dawn, Valley Of Fire State Park, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Los Cardones National Park (Valley of Cactus National Park), with Nevado Cachi snowcapped mountain range in Andes region, Salta, Argentina, South America

Traditional colonial church in Humahuaca in Jujuy province in the Andes region of Argentina, South America

Traditional adobe church in Humahuaca in Jujuy province in the Andes region of Argentina, South America

Arid landscape with cactii and desert rock formations near Humahuaca in Jujuy province in the Andes region of Argentina, South America

Beach of Seccheto, Island of Elba, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Candelabra cactus, Valle Tin Tin, Los Cardones Park, Argentina, South America

Cacti, Isla Incahuasi, a unique outcrop in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

An amazing view from the top of the Isla Incahuasi, Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia, South America

Panoramic view of Spearn Bay from a hill overlooking the quiet lagoon visited by many sailboats, St. Johns, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

The Salar de Uyuni, a desert salt flat, seen from the Isla del Sol, covered in cactus and bushes, Sur Lipez Region, Bolivia, South America

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) taking flight with fish near Honeymoon Bay, Isla Danzante, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Touching spines of a pad Cactus, planted in a terracotta pot

Rat Tail Cactus (Aporocactus flagelliformis), Cactaceae, indoor or temperate greenhouse succulent plant
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume VIII, Plate 24 by Francesco Peyrolery: Cactaceae, Rat Tail Cactus (Aporocactus flagelliformis)

Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera or Zygocactus truncatus Schum), Cactaceae
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XLIX, Plate 10 by Angela Rossi Bottione and co-workers: Cactaceae, Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumbergera or Zygocactus truncatus Schum)

Cereus coccineus Salm-Dyck, Cactaceae, indoor or temperate greenhouse succulent plant, native to Brazil, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LVIII, table 32 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Cactaceae, Cereus coccineus Salm-Dyck

Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia camachoi) C016 / 5686
Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia camachoi). Figure 30 from Revista Chilena de Historia Natural (1932-1933), by Professor Carlos Porter

Coquimbo, Chile
Illustration (p.366) from Charles Darwins Journal of Researches, first illustrated edition 1890

Echinocactus denudatus. Plate taken from Plantarum Rariorum, by H.F. Link and F.Otto

Cereus napoleonis, strawberry-pear
Plate 12 from Endlichers paradisus vindobonesis (1844-1860) by Anton Hartinger. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cereus sp. cactus
Plate 31 from Plantae Selectae (1754) by Christoph Jakob Trew, (1750-1775). Painting by Georg Dionysius Ehret

Hylocereus triangularis, pitahaya fruit
Plate 510 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Selenicereus hamatus, Queen of the night
Plate 9 from the Fitch Collection. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. This plant is native to Mexico

Geospiza scandens, common actus finch
A specimen of a common cactus finch (Geospiza scandens) collected in the Galapagos Islands during the Voyage of the Beagle

Cereus hexagonus, lady of the night cactus
Unsigned artwork from mid to late 1700s. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Mammillaria elephantidens, elephants tooth
Illustration from Iconographie Des Cactees (1841-1847) by Charles Antoine Lemaire. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Echinocactus coptonogonus, cactus
Illustration from Iconographie Des Cactees (1841-1847) by Charles Antoine Lemaire. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Echinocacte hexaedrophorus
Illustration from Iconographie Des Cactees (1841-1847) by Charles Antoine Lemaire. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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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.