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Another way to distinguish among the three (thanksgiving, Easter, and christmas) is by the edges of their leaf segments. Both thanksgiving and Easter tend to have smooth rounded leaf segments, but Easter has bristled along the edge as well. Christmas has more jagged or pointed edges. And of course the Easter cactus had a star shaped flower whereas thanksgiving and Christmas has two tiers. Anyway they're all beautiful!

http://www.hortmag.com/weekly-tips/qa/ea...
http://www.hortmag.com/weekly-tips/qa/ch...

Easter Cactus - Rhisalidopsis
http://www.mattslandscape.com/rhipsalido...

Thanks for the wonderful comments, neat facts, and the nomination!

Thanks Machi!

Thanks kfox! That is so cool!
I'm glad none of the kids nearby decided to touch this sea star.

Thanks everyone! I love watching these guys! They're like caffeinated ping pong balls. :)

Ooh, awesome shot!

Thank you Desmond!

Thank you James!

Thank you Antonio!
I added it just now. ;)