Ferocactus and Encelia, 49 Palms

Date
July 1998
Media Format
Slide
Photographer
Dieter H. Wilken
Ferocactus and Encelia, 49 Palms

Location Information

Place Name
Fortynine Palms Canyon
Country:
United States
State:
California
County:
San Bernardino
Specific Location
trail to 49 Palms oasis

Plant Information

Plant(s) Pictured
California Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus cylindraceus)
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Alternative Common Names
California Barrelcactus, Miner's Compass, Desert Barrel Cactus, Compass Barrel Cactus, Biznaga-barril Cilíndrica
Native Status
Native
Plant Type/Growth Form
Shrub, Succulent
Synonyms Long
Ferocactus cylindraceus var. cylindraceus
Plant Communities
Desert, Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa)
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Alternative Common Names
Goldenhills, Incienso
Native Status
Native
Plant Type/Growth Form
Shrub
Blooming Period
Spring, Winter
Plant Communities
Desert, Creosote Bush Scrub, Desert-Holly Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Primary Plant Part
Whole Plant

Natural Landscapes

General Habitat
Forests
Substrate
Granite
Terrain
Canyons/Arroyos

Image & Format Details

Index Number
SL_09012
Decade
1990s
Date is Processing Date
Yes
Photo Orientation
Landscape
Collection
Dieter Wilken
Image & Format Tags
Color photograph
Film Type
Kodachrome