Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Circle of Flowers

And here is my favorite pincushion cactus with its popular circle of pink flowers.

How does it do that?

This cactus blooms occasionally and then it has this ring of flowers and it is a perfect ring. Nature is amazing.

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15 comments:

  1. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJune 9, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    This is like a crown of flowers on a head of thorns.

    Or a pink halo.

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  2. brattcatJune 9, 2010 at 4:36 AM

    Yes, Dave. That's precisely my response too. Beautiful image, Julie.

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  3. B SQUAREDJune 9, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    I haven't a clue!

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  4. Memphis MOJOJune 9, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    Nice shot.

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  5. LoisJune 9, 2010 at 5:40 AM

    How pretty! I thought the same thing as Dave.

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  6. SharonJune 9, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    Hmmm.....great minds...I was about to say it looks like a crown.

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  7. HalcyonJune 9, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    That is certainly a different kind of flower than what we have around here.

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  8. UnknownJune 9, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Hi, Julie!
    There are so many Mammillaria species that simply do look alike, but I think these I previouly posted might eventually be the same: http://mendoncajose1.blogspot.com/2009/03/mammillarias-are-blooming.html

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  9. this too will passJune 9, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    delightful

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  10. PAKJune 9, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    It looks like a garland! :)

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  11. irinapicturesJune 9, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Definitely a crown!

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  12. TracyJune 9, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    That IS amazing. I don't think I've seen a cactus like that. I agree that it looks like a crown or halo.

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  13. Jørgen CarlsenJune 9, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    Natures wonder...

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  14. KateJune 10, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    Great minds think alike; yes, like a crown of flowers! Dainty, aren't they?

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  15. AnonymousJune 14, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    It reminds me of a woman wearing a crown of flowers - great shot, Julie!

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