26 April 2009

Cactus Flowers?


Are cacti considered wildflowers? I tend to think of wildflowers as small, often requiring a closeup lens to reveal their beauty. Cacti, on the other hand, are often large and imposing. Are they wildflowers?

We have quite a bit of cactus in the back of our yard--beyond the grass and the flowers. Recently they have burst into bloom, and the flowers are beautiful to look at (if short lived). The colors of the blooms in this cactus which is so abundant range from yellow to orange to red. I hope the picture gives an idea of how lovely they are in bloom.

No comments: