United States, New Mexico, Curry County, off of Hwy. 224, ca. 1 mi S of junction with Hwy. 311, just S of the town of Field (also seen ca. 2 mi E of Field)
34.624888 -103.565974
1409 meters (4622ft)
deep, sandy soils along roadside and adjacent cattle field
Cylindropuntia imbricata, Yucca glauca
shrub to 0.5 m tall, very conspicuous, golden color in sunlight (gorgeous plant) from reflecting spine sheaths; in bud; fruit yellow; uncommon