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Claret Cup Cactus

Echinocereus triglochidiatus

Habitat:

Nursery

Notes:

This is a native. I have never seen this species in bloom until now! Very impressive! It's amazing to see that such a harsh plant can have a delicate bloom such as this. It's like life coming from death.

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2 Comments

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

What the difference?

Desmond.E.S.O
Desmond.E.S.O 9 years ago

That looks just like a scarlet hedgehog cactus.

JoshuaGSmith
Spotted by
JoshuaGSmith

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Mar 24, 2015
Submitted on Mar 25, 2015

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