Prickly Pears are cactus native to the Americas. Cactus are succulents that are drought resistant and store water in their leaves, stems, and roots. I found these blooming cactus in northern Arizona, while walking close to MC Canyon, which is at the edge of the Mogollon Rim, where it overlooks the Verde Valley. These are Brown-Spine Prickly… Read More BLOOMING PRICKLY PEARS
The state of New Mexico is called the “Land of Enchantment”. The terrain consists of desert lands, mesas, mountains, and basins. This state has big skies, it is home to many national forests and nation parks. It is habitat for many plants and animals. Here are some old photos that I took while in northern New… Read More SOME TIME IN NEW MEXICO
The Potts Prickly Pear lives in northern or southeastern Arizona. Typically in high desert scrub and pinyon/juniper forest areas or in oak woodland forests. They have white spines and yellow flowers that generally bloom in May and June. Read about other Prickly Pear cactus here: CACTI (part 2)
“Every single story that nature tells is gorgeous.”–Natalie Augier
