Claret Cup Cactus

Description:

This is a small cactus that has long white spines. It grows in clumps in hot, rocky, or dry places. During this time of year they bloom with bright red flowers.

Habitat:

This cactus was growing in a ponderosa-dominated forest near the rim of a canyon.

Notes:

All the cacti of this species appear to be blooming here right now.