This week I came across several interesting examples of the cactus on our property. By far, the most common one is the the prickly pear, followed by the lace cactus. Quite rare are the strawberry hedgehogs; what a great name! Here’s … Continue reading →
My hike yesterday was full of wildflowers! I mostly got photos of cactus flowers, but they certainly count as wildflowers. We’ve had rain recently, so the plants are responding by putting out blooms. The cactii, especially, are very opportunistic, but … Continue reading →
The cactus on our property have started putting on their show. We’ve had rain recently and that’s what triggers their blooms. They’re very opportunistic – they have to be. Who knows when it will rain again? Immediately after a rain, … Continue reading →
The Prickly Pear cactus (Opuntia) fruits are ripening right now. The fruits are edible and you can find many recipes for preparing them. They can be eaten raw and also made into jelliies and drinks. The pads are also edible … Continue reading →
I’m always impressed by the tiny lace cacti (Echinocereus reichenbachii) that grow on our property. The Wildflower Center has a nice entry about them. When they are not in bloom they are hard to see because they don’t grow taller … Continue reading →