blossoming plains pricklypear cactus opuntia polyacantha in colorado during springtime

arizona arid biodiversity blooming blossoming botanical cactus close colorado colorful desert plants details ecosystem environment flora flowers gardening green pads growth habitat healthy horticulture landscape macro native natural nature mexico opuntia outdoors plant life polyacantha prairie pricklypear resilient rocky mountains rural scenery seasonal spines spring succulent sunny thorns vegetation vibrant wild wildflowers wildlife plains springtime beginning bloom showcasing budding atop