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Spines of a Cactus

Spines of a Cactus

The spines of the golden barrel cactus are displayed; the spines evolved as a defense mechanism against predators.
Galleries: Barrel Cacti, Munich Botanical Garden
Keywords: botanical garden, botanischer garten münchen-nymphenburg, cactaceae, cactus, cactus family, germany, munich, munich botanical garden, münchen, nymphenburg, succulent
Photo Location: Botanischer Garten München-Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 08/18/2010
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3744
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 48°9′47.88″N 11°30′1.8″E
Picture Number: 6875