Collection
The Gardens contain more than 350 different cactus and succulent species, forming one of the largest such collections in the United States. Over half are native to the American southwest; the remainder are from Australia and South America. The collection includes varieties such as:
- The giant saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea)
- Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)
- Prickly pears and chollas (Opuntia):
- Beavertail Cactus (Opuntia basilaris)
- Teddy bear cholla (Opuntia bigelovii)
- Bishop's Cap Cactus (Astrophytum myriostigma)
- Clumping hedgehogs (Echinocereus)
- Compass barrel cactus
- Fish hook barrels (Echinocactus wislizenii)
- Red barrel cactus (Ferocactus pilosus)
- Mesquite (Prosopsis chilensis)
- Twisted acacia
- Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis)
Read more about this topic: Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden
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