I went out in the desert this afternoon to look for flowers and practice social distance (600 feet minimum). Secondary goal, not get stuck...ok, that one didn't work.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.The desert flowers are so different than others. The pink ones look like they are made with magenta ribbons. Looks like you found a desert sea urchin next to.your foot. All great shots, cactus with flowers has a nice contrast
gigihein
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Apr 16, 2020
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Chaicsn Fruit Cholla (Jumping Cactus) primary mode of reproduction is to break off small pieces of catus which are carried off and sprout new plants. It is hard to avoid getting those stuck on your feet or legs. I was lucky, it did not penetrate my shoe.
@GeorgeRocheleau Wow, Is that picture for real?
I believe so. I usually only get them one at a time, but I have heard of people falling on a jumping cactus.
Really beautiful flowers. Must have had a recent rain.
JackPedigo
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Apr 16, 2020
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We had a lot of rain in the winter, but very little rain in the last month.
Desert flowers are so radiant! Yes, I think that is the perfect description
Heidi68
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Apr 16, 2020
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In the race to make seeds, they don't want to miss any opportunity.
@GeorgeRocheleau They are sticking to the plan, for sure.
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