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Cactus forest Picture from Tortola, British Virgin Islands: taken on the more arid side of the island. British Virgin Islands,Geotagged,Pilosocereus royenii Click/tap to enlarge

Cactus forest

Picture from Tortola, British Virgin Islands: taken on the more arid side of the island.

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''Pilosocereus royenii'' is a species of cactus that is native to the Caribbean and Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Common names include Dildo Cactus and Pipe Organ Cactus. It is the most common cactus found in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is composed of multiple long, tubular shaped branches, each ribbed with multiple sections and sharp spines.

Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies
Species identified by Lilygirl
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By Lilygirl

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Uploaded Sep 16, 2014. Captured Dec 6, 2009 13:10 in Ridge Road, Leonards, British Virgin Islands.
  • NIKON D50
  • f/5.0
  • 10/8000s
  • 28mm