A very uncooperative Prickly Pear - Perservere - Teenager

Prickly Pear, AZ Gardens, Stanford  University

This very uncooperative Prickly Pear keeps her face turned away. 

She knows how to use her prickles to her best advantage.

I finally catch her blooming when she isn’t looking.

Once upon a time my daughter was a teenager.

I know all about perseverance.

Prima Donna - In Bloom

Barrel Cactus
Stanford University Arizona Gardens

Prima Donna

Is Her Bloom Worth Her Bite?

Agave americana - In Bud

Agave Americana

in Bud

Stanford University - AZ Gardens

Senita People - Eat it Up - Cactus

Currently blooming at Stanford AZ Gardens

Gorgeous white flower on your right is a Senita Cactus

This was an important food for the Senita People

Cousin Martha and I hope to visit the Sonoran Desert where Senita's grow

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

https://www.desertusa.com/cactus/senita-cactus.html

Prickly Treats

AZ Gardens, Stanford University

Can you imagine a better treat, than a Prickly Pear in full bud?