This is unusual. I don't think I have ever seen a prickly pear growing on a saguaro. I wonder where the roots go. This is like a epiphyte growing on a jungle tree in Costa RIca.
I have a photo of this very same thing from my brother's yard in Tucson. We're pretty sure a bird of some sort "deposited" the prickly pear seeds. Great shot.
This prickly pear cactus appears to have found a way to grow in the arms of a giant saguaro cactus. Very unusual.
a prickly embrace.
ReplyDeleteThis is unusual. I don't think I have ever seen a prickly pear growing on a saguaro. I wonder where the roots go. This is like a epiphyte growing on a jungle tree in Costa RIca.
ReplyDeletenow this is an interesting find. i have not seen this before
ReplyDeleteNature never stops surprising me! How amazing! Great find, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteLove this one! Wonderful close-up. Is that some sort on nest within its clutches???
ReplyDeleteI have a photo of this very same thing from my brother's yard in Tucson. We're pretty sure a bird of some sort "deposited" the prickly pear seeds. Great shot.
ReplyDeleteSharon - I found the photo. Hope you enjoy it...
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Have a great day!
Great close-up of both.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen that before either! Great find.
ReplyDeleteOh, don't they make a sweet looking couple?
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