We have had hardly any wildflowers this year, but our pencil cactus did bloom.
The pencil cactus, (I don't know if this is its correct name, but it is the only name that we have known it by), is a favorite of the cactus wrens who build their nests within its thorny branches.
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I love cacti. They are such an interesting plant.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love these! What a unique cactus!
ReplyDeleteIt is the first time that I am seeing this type of cactus! Looks lovely. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteMe too! First time seeing this cactus. So interesting :)
ReplyDeleteI love this and I've not seen it before.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting cactus!!
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What a beautiful cactus!
ReplyDeletegood for you! pretty amazing, really!
ReplyDeleteWhat a funky looking cactus. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI know the birds feel protected in there, but they must be immune to the prickles ! neat cactus.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty bloom!
ReplyDeleteThat is some pretty neat looking cactus!
ReplyDeleteRebecca @ The Copper Brick Road
I love cacti. That flower is really neat!
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I think cactus is probably the only plant I can manage with my black thumb. Maybe when the kids are older I'll get some. I love the third picture, very artistic.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! The in-laws have great cacti at their home too makes me want some
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi there, the color of those photos look so warm and cozy. Love the cactus flower!
ReplyDeleteWe try not to have wild flowers, they can get pretty WILD. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty flower!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! Cacti are very interesting and surprisingly beautiful...
ReplyDeleteWow I never would have known that was a cactus! I LOVE wildflowers, their so pretty :))
ReplyDeletePaula
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I've never heard of a pencil cactus. Very cool.
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so pretty! we used to live in tucson, i miss the cactus landscape, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty blooms! I have never seen this type of cactus before.
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat looks very interesting :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cactus blooms!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Love the cactus bloom! Thanks for sharing. I always look forward to your wordless wednesday posts! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely thanks for linking up at the Zoo today!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, it's gorgeous but it looks so dangerous!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't wanna get TOO close. LOL
Wow...what a very unusual and unique plant.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen anything like that!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I love the pretty little flowers.
ReplyDelete?Beautiful cactuses. We do like cactus too:)
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Wow, that is very cool!
ReplyDeleteThose are so interesting! I wouldn't never had guess they bloomed like that. What do the wrens look like?
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Have not seen pencil cactus yet but I'm sure they are available to buy somewhere:)
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