Escobaria vivipara (Beehive Cactus, Spiny Star Cactus) [Home] | [Berries] | [Cactus] | [Edible] | [Herbs] | [Links] | [Trees] | [Weeds] | [Wildflowers] Click photo to enlarge More Photos: Habitat: Dry areas in the Pinyon / Juniper belt at lower elevations. These were found in fremont county near the Canon City area. Edibility: Unknown Color: Green with red hues Description: A very small cactus growing on the ground and easily stepped on. There are many similar cactus found throughout the southwest.