The dichotomy of a flowering cactus has always fascinated me.
The contrast between this sturdy, prickly inhospitable plant and the delicacy of the flowers.
I was lucky enough to see some blooming cacti this spring during a brief stop in the desert. So of course I took some pictures and I want to share them here. These are called Strawberry Hedgehog. And before I get to the pictures I took, here is a picture of the description from the Nature Center Display.
I think I could have spent the day, stopping the car each time I spotted one of these blooming off to the side.
The blooms already done, and the remains left behind
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The luster of the petals with a slight, slight dusting of pollen left behind by a wandering bee.
The contrast of the bright flowers to the surrounding soil, no other greenery or color in sight.
And close up the vividness of the pink and the tracery of darker pink on the petals.
In a weird sort of way, they blend in rather than contrast too starkly to the surrounding area.
Some blossoms done, and others ready to unfurl and show themselves.
The luster...
I am so glad I was finally able to see these cacti blooming. It's been a wish of mine for many years to visit when the desert blooms and this year I was able to see it. I hope to do it again, but if not, I have the pictures to enjoy for years to come.
The contrast between this sturdy, prickly inhospitable plant and the delicacy of the flowers.
I was lucky enough to see some blooming cacti this spring during a brief stop in the desert. So of course I took some pictures and I want to share them here. These are called Strawberry Hedgehog. And before I get to the pictures I took, here is a picture of the description from the Nature Center Display.
I think I could have spent the day, stopping the car each time I spotted one of these blooming off to the side.
The blooms already done, and the remains left behind
The luster of the petals with a slight, slight dusting of pollen left behind by a wandering bee.
The contrast of the bright flowers to the surrounding soil, no other greenery or color in sight.
And close up the vividness of the pink and the tracery of darker pink on the petals.
In a weird sort of way, they blend in rather than contrast too starkly to the surrounding area.
Some blossoms done, and others ready to unfurl and show themselves.
The luster...
I am so glad I was finally able to see these cacti blooming. It's been a wish of mine for many years to visit when the desert blooms and this year I was able to see it. I hope to do it again, but if not, I have the pictures to enjoy for years to come.
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