Showing posts with label Opuntia phaeacantha. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Opuntia phaeacantha. Show all posts

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Hibiscus Flower?

No this not a hibiscus flower.  But it sure looks like one.  This pic was taken from the Whiskey Barrel cacti collection at El Presidio in April.  A variety of Opuntia known as the Engelmann Prickly Pear.  This cactus is cool with or without the flower.  I love the long needles and purple hue of the pad.
The Engelmann Prickly Pear taken in April.