Opuntia fragilis (Nutt.) Haw.

A widespread species, found throughout the western United States and as far northeast as Michigan.

Plant habit near Pool Creek, Dinosaur National Monument, Moffat County, Colorado, 18 Jun 2008.



A flower near Pool Creek, Dinosaur National Monument, 18 Jun 2008.



A pad near Pool Creek, Dinosaur National Monument, 18 Jun 2008.



A flower seen from above, complete with orgy of small beetles, Dinosaur National Monument, 18 Jun 2008.



Another flower near Pool Creek in Dinosaur National Monument, 27 Apr 2008.

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