Monday, March 29, 2010

Cactus Monday

Happy Cactus Monday
This cottontop cactus is very serious about protecting its blooms!

Echinocactus polycephalus

A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid.
~ J.R.R. Tolkien

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4 comments:

  1. Oh wow, those thorns! Wonder why it's called cottontop - not so cottony... Happy Cactus Monday!

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  2. Yeah, not so cottony! But I think the name refers to the yellow part you see inside the thorns - it is, in fact, rather like cotton.

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  3. Wow, that's for sure. Cool find.

    HCM!!

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  4. This pictures goes so well together with the quote!
    Perfect
    HCM!

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