Prickly Pear Cactus Among Other Shrubs Along the Chihuanhuan Desert Trail of Big Bend National Park
This picture shows a prickly pear cactus among other shrubs and was taken along the Chihuanhuan Desert Trail of Big Bend National Park. Prickly pear pads host the larva of a scale insect which produces a dye called cochineal when crushed; this dye has been used for centuries and is still produced in Mexico and Peru.Galleries:Chihuanhuan Desert Trail, Prickly PearsKeywords:big bend national park, brewster county, cactaceae, chihuanhuan desert trail, national park, opuntia, prickly pear cactus, shrubs, texas, txPhoto Location: Chihuanhuan Desert Trail at Dugout Wells, Big Bend National Park, TXPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 02/17/2014Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 0.0125F Number: 13Original Dimensions: 5616×3744Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 29°16'16.46"N 103°8'12.92"WPicture Number: 27241
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