Native to Northern Mexico to the deserts of Arizona, the bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys) is a slow-growing plant like most other cacti. They’re sometimes also called angel’s wings or ...

Its iconic "bunny ear" pads, which grow in pairs, give it a bunny-like silhouette, hence the cute name. Sometimes, this variety is also referred to as an angel's wings cactus or polka dot cactus.

"These destructive invaders were hiding in plain sight," council said. The species photographed include Blind cactus (Opuntia ...