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Snow in the Desert
It snowed here in New Mexico last week. Snow in the desert surprises people and plants. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
Almost Like a Fingerprint
Arizona, USA.
Call to Arms
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona, USA.
Snow and Cactus
Snow in the desert is unexpected and makes for surprising sights. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
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Tagged cactus, cactus apples, desert, opuntia, prickly pear, snow, tunas
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Cholla
Cholla does such wonderful poses in the light. I cannot resist taking its photo.
Showing Off
Nothing like back-lighting to accentuate the spines on cholla. Cholla cactus, Bluewater State Park, New Mexico, USA.
Haystack Hedgehog Cactus
At least, I think that was what this was called. It’s over 2′ in diameter and so nicely round. Here’s a long view towards Lawson’s Spring with lots of these on the hillside. Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, New Mexico, … Continue reading
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Tagged cactus, haystack cactus, hedgehog cactus, New Mexico, oliver lee SP
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Prickly Pear Survival
This old piece of cactus pad has rooted and is now sprouting new pads. I love the tenacity of desert plants. Oliver Lee SP, New Mexico, USA.
Cholla Head-on
Valley of Fires, New Mexico, USA.
Cactus Remnant
Just the left over skin of the prickly pear fruit.
Bite o’ Cactus?
How hungry would you have to be? Probably javelina hungry. Near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
Small Cactus Big Show
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
Classic
A hand-painted sign with cholla embellishment. Hillsboro, New Mexico, USA.
Always Backroads 