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cushion cactus


cushion cactus
Photo Information
Copyright: Marialuisa Wittlin (Marlis) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 53 W: 2 N: 29] (203)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-06-18
Categories: Cacti
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5700
Exposure: f/4, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-26 15:55
Viewed: 1730
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
this lovely Coryphanta vivipara or Cushion cactus grows in the Canadian Prairies- an unlikely place- actually it is quite common there.
This small, barrel-shaped cactus grows sometimes single, but most often in a mound. The flowers are pink, lavender or red and 2.5-5cm wide
Spines: in clusters, each 1.5-2cm long
Flowering: May-June
Range: Central Canada, south to southeastern Oregon and southeastern California, and east to Great Plains from Minnesota to western Texas, also in northern Mexico.
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To scottevers7: thank you ScottMarlis 1 10-27 16:19
To chiliu: thanks ChiMarlis 1 10-27 16:16
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Hi Marialuisa,
Very nice shot!
Excellent POV and well composed,
beautiful colours and great visual impact.
Thanks for sharing!

Hi Marialuisa,
A very nice shot of the flowers on this Cushion Cactus. Vibrant colors, and good detail. It is hard to believe that cactus grow in Canada and live thru those winters.
Scott

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-11-10 4:03]

Hi Marialuisa, I have just seen this plant flowering at a friend's house - beautiful isn't it? Lovely capture, thank you.

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