Hedgehog Cactus (genus Echinocereus) Blossoms — Image by kenne
The hedgehog cactus earned its name because its short, spiny stems resemble hedgehogs.
The blossoms last for five days, opening in the morning and closing at night.
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Engelmann’s Hedgehog Blossoms — Image by kenne
Scarlet Hedgehog Blossoms — Image by kenne
On a desert hike
Signs of spring are everywhere
Just look around you.
— kenne
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Hedgehog Blossoms, Santa Catalina Mountains — Image by kenne
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Hedgehog Cactus and Desert Marigolds — Image by kenne
“I want real things — live people to take hold of
— to see — and talk to —
Music that makes holes in the sky –“
— Georgis O’Keeffe
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Hedgehog Cactus Blossoms — Image by kenne
One of the first cactus blossoms in the spring are those of the Hedgehog cactus. They have been blooming around the Tucson area for about a week, adding spring beauty as some of the wildflowers pass on.
Yesterday I got a report that some saguaro cacti have begun to bloom, which is early for such blossoms. But, these giant cacti do have a way of blooming when they want to — it’s time to start watching for the return of the white-wing doves.
kenne
Cacti
Here’s some fact-i,
About some cacti,
They’re plants you shouldn’t touch,
Because their spiny leaves are sharp,
It might hurt too,too much!
Yes those pointy spines they have,
Are cacti’s shield and cape,
Helping water stay inside,
Through spines it can’t escape!
They love the desert,
Sun baked lands,
For water’s what they store,
Inside their bodies,
Or their roots,
Like clothing’s in a drawer…
Cacti,
Cacti,
Succulents,
Are really pretty cool,
Just don’t give a kiss to one,
Or miss some time at school…
Related articles
- Hedgehogs are Blooming (Sabinocayonnaturalist.blogspot.com)
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Capturing The Moment — Hedgehog Cactus Flowers In Madera Canyon 3 comments
“The Triad” — Hedgehog Cactus Blooms, Image by kenne
On a recent hike on the Dutch John Trail in Madera Canyon (Santa Rita Mountains) we spotted few flowers. This beautiful triad of hedgehog cactus blossoms was an exception. Nessaled in the fallen leaves of the surrounding trees at the 4,500 foot level, I was able to capture an image different from the dirt and rock desert floor.
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Capturing The Moment — Cactus Blossoms Along The Trail 4 comments
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Hedgehog Cactus Blossom with Bee — Images by kenne
