The Barrel Cactus is small and quite thorny but produces a beautiful exotic looking purple flower. They are somewhat common but I don't see very many around.
From Sedona Arizona USA.
Cactus Bloom
6 years ago in #photofeed by irvinesimages (65)
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Beautiful flower
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Yes indeed, thanks.
Pretty flower! Quite a lot of needles down there as well! Both beautiful and prickly. Should hopefully be seeing more of these soon as the temperature has been rising, and yeah they are sort of uncommon though I tend to see quite a few of them when I'm out in nature so I think it depends on the area.
Your right about all that, I've never seen them in groups or clusters just very spread out.
BlessingsHi @irvinesimages,I do not like cactus, it is incredible that something so ugly leaves such a beautiful flower, it is really well protected with so many thorns, I would not dare to take it.
Hi Martha, there are many dangerous plants and animals in our desert, take care what you touch and where you step. I also see survival of the fittest as nature is harsh and beautiful at the same time. Blessings.
Very beautiful flower, I heard that cacti bloom rarely
Thanks, it mostly depends on the variety and the prominence of rain.
very nice photography
Thanks momoriso!
Great capture of this blossom!
Steem on :)
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Thanks and keep steeming on!
Lovely and a beautiful flower , the flower looks colorful and sexy
What you say fits well, thank you!
Very nice. Such a beautiful flower. The image is much different then the usual landscape post. I like it! Kind of reminds me of a thistle.
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Yes the color is close to that of the thistle which also grow here. I like purple in nature. Thanks a lot leaky!
Wow! Wonderful flower photography and very nice article. Thanks for share...
I'm glad you like it, thank you!
Wonderful flower photo like always, have a great weekend everybody.
Thanks and greetings to you as well!
So lovely cactus bloom. Is it now spring in Sedona?
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Yes spring is here and the bloom has begun. How about where you live?
Thanks!
Thank you!
I'm glad you like it, thanks!