Pink cactus blossoms~Cactus Monday~032811

These pretty cactus blossoms were open yesterday when I went to the Living desert Reserve. I see these opening up all around the desert and I've even spotted a few up by Deep Canyon. Cactus Monday for March 28, 2011. To view Cactus Monday, please go to: http://painteddaisies.blogspot.com/

Cactus close up~Cactus Monday 051710

I found this cactus up in the mountains and got real close for a look. It is a cholla cactus. Sometimes bits of the cholla fall off and are picked up by an animal or human. I always wear my heavy-duty hiking boots when I'm out and around, just in case there is cholla. These blossoms are just ready to open. I'll have to go back and see how they are doing! Cactus Monday for April 17, 2010.