I found this very spine covered opuntia way up on a steep hillside in the Western Desert of Utah. I am positive that I have never seen the likes of it before. After doing some research, I am guessing that this cactus is so rare that it is not found in any of the lists of cactus in Utah. If you are a botanist or knowledgeable about cactus in Utah and you haven't seen this cactus, make a comment or send me an email and I can tell you about where it was found. If you are a plant collector and just want to dig it up, forget it. It could be a Mohave Prickly Pear or Opuntia erinacea. But this one was found a long way from the Grand Canyon National Park.
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