Cactus Flowers in Bloom

[longknife]

Some of the truly most beautiful flowers in the world come from cactus. See a great variety @ Mesmerizing Time-Lapse GIFs of Cacti Flowers in Bloom WIRED

 

[April]

Beautiful.

 

[Wake]

I don't know much about cacti.

I have learned you shouldn't hug them.

I hugged one once. It was a very good learning experience.

They also provide pretty tasty fruit, especially when chilled.