From my garden. This small cactus is growing in a place where we cannot accidentally come near it, the soft needles are impossible to remove from one's skin!!
If you know this cactus' name, please let me know!
If you know this cactus' name, please let me know!
Update: Paula, pls be aware that for some strange reason I am not able to leave a comment on your blog!! sorry about that. And you don't share an e-mail to let you know this...
My Amoeba -- the botanist, says it is a species of Prickly Pear. I say it is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy Ruby Tuesday!
That looks like:
ReplyDeleteBLIND PRICKLY PEAR
Opuntia rufida
Desert: Chihuahuan near Big Bend, Texas
Height: Up to 6 feet
Pads: Circular, 6 inches, covered with velvety hairs and reddish glochids
Flowers: Bright yellow, orange with age
Fruit: Red and fleshy
Elevation: 2,000-3,500 feet
Once when I was little I remember see these all other the desert Floor by New Mexico.
Happy Ruby tuesday
Absolutely BEAU-U-U-tiful Mar!!! Stunning.
ReplyDeleteOh Mar, those are soooooo pretty. I am sorry we missed them, we were in Barcelona this spring (end of April) and the 'dry country' was not in bloom yet. [We did a driving holiday, Barcelona to Carcasone, FR, over the mountains through Andorra, and back to Barcelona. We had lovely stays in Barcelona and other placs here and there.]
ReplyDeleteHappy RT, thank you for your visit and nice comment. Yes, the rest room bit was a shocker!
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Wonderful RT picture my friend. It is so amazing what Mother Nature can produce. Beautiful :)
ReplyDeletewhat a pretty cactus! i have a similar cactus on my desk but with pink flowers. love this photo.
ReplyDeleteI had some catching up to do, but it was a delight! This one is so pretty, and perfect for the theme. But I don't know what it's called? Aaaah but Auntie E did, problem solved then!
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was Prickly Pear -- and I see Amoeba agrees! YAY ME! LOL! It is sO unusual for me to get that right! It's a beauty though! I love that shot!
ReplyDeleteHave no ideas about the name - very exotic to a Norwegian you know - but very nice captured Mar!
ReplyDeleteBtw: Sorry I haven't been around that much lately - have been touring France with out mutual friends you know :-)
Now THAT's what I call a fascinating cactus! Perfect choice for Ruby Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Glad others could help with the ID since I had no idea...it's very pretty!
ReplyDeleteTouching cactus spines—
ReplyDeleteis it an act of faith or
complete foolishness?
My Ruby Tuesday
That's a strange cactus ! Looks so soft. I came back yesterday evening I left Eastbourne at 9, stopped in London and visited around the whole afternoon. It was so nice to see all these places I knew so well again after 7 years ! Yes these red telephone booths are still there and working !
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this Opuntia....I have one in my garden, too....It is so very pretty and as you said--TREACHEROUS! LOL! It is an OPTUNTIA RUFIDA....Great Picture, my dear...!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, and I'm glad I did - this cactus is gorgeous, as are the rest of your photos! I'll be back!
ReplyDeletegreat macro!
ReplyDeleteI love cactus! This one is beautiful with it's orange colour!
ReplyDeleteYou never stop to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteThat said:
We all missed you at the Blog gathering Chez Claudie
Pretty cactus, I never seen such lovely one.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I will write a post to share my cactus garden and will mention your this lovely cactus and your blog in my post, check back tomorrow. http://singaporeplantslover.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHi, I have a link back to your post here, http://singaporeplantslover.blogspot.com/2009/08/cactus-table-top-garden.html
ReplyDeleteThank you. Let me know if there is any problem.