Edi Moore guided us to a couple of Macdougal’s Nipple Cactus in Molino Basin last Monday while hiking the area. These two are only about 4″ high and somewhat concealed by other plants and desert debris. This sighting was my first.
The blossoms had not yet opened on one plant, but should soon follow the other with beautiful greenish-yellow blossoms.
Although not that common, they are native to the desert’s higher elevations and are a protected plant. — Images by kenne
Wow, what a beautiful plant! Your camera does it justice. As a cyber voyeur, distance may dull the cacti’s spines, but its colors are that much sharper 🙂 Hope you are having a great day!
Cheers,
Tyler
Thanks you.
We nick name the huge one: a seat for the mother in law; )
Cute! Hadn’t thought of that one.
Exquisite, thank you!!!!
Reblogged this on Becoming is Superior to Being and commented:
First posted on April 24, 2013. — kenne