From childhood... cacti plants would catch my attention and make me curious. My mother would tell that cacti are plants only... just a bit distinct and unusual... and she would also warn me to not go very near to the cacti plants... as cactus spines can cause painful injuries..!!
Aren’t the spines central to the identity of a cactus? Somehow I find cacti plants very beautiful... in a unique way...!! That leaves of cacti have evolved as spines to support its survival in the surrounding environment teaches us a lesson –
Adaptation!! :)
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| Golden Barrel Cactus |
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| Brain Cactus |
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| Mammillaria bombycina |
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| Old Man Cactus |
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| Saint's Cactus |
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| Eriosyce sp. |
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| Agave Cactus |
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| Cleislococlus winleri |
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| Hatpin Barrel Cactus |
These photographs were captured at United States Botanic Garden, Washington DC on 28/03/2009.
1 comment:
nice nice! these are beautiful!
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