Flowering Fishhook by Richard G Witham
FEATURED in Wildflowers of North America July, 2011
Fishhook Pincushion Flower ~ mammillaria grahamii microcarpa , Cactaceae.
Commonly known as the Arizona Fishhook Cactus, or Graham’s Nipple Cactus in the USA and as Cabeza de Viejo in Mexico, this pincushion cactus boasts fishhook shaped black or reddish brown spines and beautiful flowers ranging in color from vivid lavender to reddish purple. The flowers consist of 10 or more pointed petals, bright yellow and red stamen and a branching green style. After flowering, the remaining bright red fruit is edible.
Range: California, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and northwestern Mexico.
Photograph taken in the Saguaro National Park near Tucson, AZ
Olympus E-3, 200mm, 1/640, f/4.5,
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what a little beauty Richard, nice to see you
Thank you Vickie :-)
– Richard G Witham
Richard ….esta flor es una estrella rosada del desierto y arenas tibias, tan hermosa…..
La vista es un encanto…
Me gusta…!
Un saludo desde Chile….
liliana
Muchas gracias Liliana :-)
– Richard G Witham
Never seen this before, great shot Richard
Thank you Kathilee :-)
– Richard G Witham
Wow Gorgeous Image Richard.. I have never seen this before .. Awesome capture
Thank you Maggie :-)
– Richard G Witham
Lovely macro work Richard! What a glorious little flower – amazing colours, details and depth! ;o)
Thank you Krys :-)
– Richard G Witham
Wow. This is extraordinary and so beautiful! Interesting info too. Nature is so amazing. Wonderful post! XOXOXOXOXXO
Thank you for these wonderful comments :-)
– Richard G Witham
wonderful Richard!!!
Thank you very much Claudia :-)
– Richard G Witham
Wow: such a great honor for me and for this beautiful tittle flower. Thank you!
– Richard G Witham
very good composition, beautifully done