There are so many species of cacti, with such a wide range of shapes and sizes that I could never be able to identify them.
This one from the picture is one of the genus Melocactus, with this specific structure of wool and bristle at the growing tip, called Cephalium.
This one from the picture is one of the genus Melocactus, with this specific structure of wool and bristle at the growing tip, called Cephalium.
The brightly colored cephalium will grow only as the cactus ages, and the flower buds will form from this colorful wool.
7 comments:
I love the colors - great macro!
How unusual and lovely. I don't know much about cacti, but they certainly are fascinating.
Looks like a very unusual flower on the top. I'm no big fan of those spiney plants.
Wow! that is amazing. I always find it so exciting visiting the cacti and succulent area of the botanical gardens. Your macro shot here captures such detail and beautiful colors.
Wow, amazing! The colors are wonderful. I enjoy cacti, but am not familiar enough to name them.
Unusual flowers, I've seen the cactus but never the bloom. Thanks for sharing.
This is gorgeous bloom and beautiful color!
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