Prickly Pear Cactus in Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
–– from “The Hollow Men” by T.S. Eliot
My Neighborhood — Computer Painting by kenne
— Carl Sandburg
Prickly Pear — Image by kenne
This unusual growth on a prickly pear pad caught our attention while hiking in Sabino Canyon yesterday.
I tried researching it online and was not able determine the nature of this growth. Need to seek out a botanist for an explanation.
kenne
Round-tailed ground squirrel (Sabino Canyon, March 3, 2015)– Image by kenne
Computer painting by kenne
Ivyleaf Morning Glory On A Prickly Pear Cactus, Pima Canyon — Image by kenne
— kenne
iPhone Image by kenne
Since the last post on plants growing in the strangest places, Joy and I went out for a neighborhood walk. Maybe my eye is now trained to spot prickly pear cactus growing on saguaro cactus, but guess what, I saw another one — I couldn’t believe it! Two in two days!
Maybe it’s not that unusual, but two in two days — maybe I need to consult with some experts. I did a Google search and the only thing near this kind of sighting is my previous posting. The strange just gets stranger!
kenne
A Prickly Pear Cactus Growing on a Giant Saguaro in Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
Plants have been known to grow in some of the strangest places. Many people may thank of plants out-of-place (whatever that is) as a weed. But, when you think about it, plants don’t have the option of moving to a better place — it’s make the best of it, or perish!
Obviously, this prickly pear cactus is trying to make the best of being in the arms of a giant saguaro cactus. So far, the conditions have been right — may the force of nature be with you.
kenne
