Common cactus blooming in late spring.
Accompanying orange flower is Orange globe mallow Sphaeralcea munroana
Leaves: Oval flattened pads, no leaves. Spines straight, clustered at areole.
Flowers: Light yellow petals.
Habitat: Dry plains, open sandy, river breaks.
Range: May be found in Washington, Oregon, Idaho.
Family: Cactaceae
Photo taken along Snake River, Wallowa County, Oregon.