Claret Cup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus)
Eve's Needle (Eve's Pin Cactus)
Prickly Pear Cactus
Globe Mallow
Golden Barrel Cactus
Purple Pancake Cactus
Little jewels of the desert! This field trip was another side trip at a Botanical Cactus Garden in Henderson, Nevada. It was a small garden, but abundantly full of such beautiful blooming cactus. It was self-guided as you walked on the cement sidewalks and just paused to see the amazing creations of prickly plants. I wish I would have learned all the names and will have to investigate a little to learn what they are. Or better, maybe have to make another long road trip and visit again.
My favorite was the Claret Cup Cactus with it's gorgeous coral color. Wow! We were so blessed on another day of wonderful weather. The temperatures were fairly hot in the sun, but with the shade of the taller cactus plants and a few trees, it made for a nice walk. Our time of year to visit in Spring seemed perfect.
This was really a breathtaking field trip!
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