Cleistocactus samaipatanus
Finding cacti on the sheer cliffs of Refugio Los Volcanes was a surprise to me! I saw their red flowers from afar, but…
Cardon cactus (Echinopsis tarijensis)
When not in bloom the cardon cactus (Echinopsis tarijensis) looks just like the white-flowering Echinopsis atacamensis,…
Cardon cactus (Echinopsis tarijensis)
When not in bloom the cardon cactus (Echinopsis tarijensis) looks like the white-flowering Echinopsis atacamensis, but…
Cactus nest on Isla del Pescado (Fish Island)
For birds that have a need to build nests above ground, a desert has few options, so they learn to deal with the spines…
Cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana)
Cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana) - the white-spined variety is my favourite of the cacti here,…
Cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana)
The flowers of this cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana) are simply gorgeous! Huge, juicy and…
Cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana)
Many of the local guides regard the white-spined cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana) as a separate…
Cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana)
Many of the local guides regard the white-spined cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana) as a separate…
Maihueniopsis molfinoi
When the flower is gone, the remaining part is well protected from being reached, so what species is the fruit aimed…
Maihueniopsis molfinoi
I found two variations of maihueniopsis molfinoi, this one has the longer and denser spines. Native range is Bolivia…
Maihueniopsis molfinoi
I found two variations of maihueniopsis molfinoi, this one has the shorter and less dense spines. Altitude: 4004…
Cumulopuntia glomerata
The flowers of cumulopuntia glomerata are grand and beautiful, and are some of the plants as well. Some individuals…