I think this last Sunday was only the second time I've seen blooms on this particular cactus called a Whortleberry Cactus. It is amazing to me how large the cactus grows yet how tiny the blooms are. They are not only tiny, but very pretty too.
Those little berry-like growths are the fruit of the cactus which Wikipedia says are edible. I don't think I've ever heard of using the fruit but apparently it is eaten in Mexico.
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I have a similar cactus in my garden. Towers above me yet the flowers are so small.
Sharon your closeups are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
You have found the beauty in the native landscape, definitely spring in the land of perpetual sunshine.
The cactus is quite impressive.
Those are sweet little flowers.
Beautiful flowers and photos.
I guess the fruits are called whortleberries? I've never heard of this cactus before.
I was amazed at some of the things eaten in Mexico! :^D
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