prickly pear cactus

Found this while wandering through the Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area today - it's as natural desert area with walking trails right off the highway in Hypoluxo, FL.

Many thanks to everyone for your visits, comments & favs!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful find and a beautiful shot. Cacti are such interesting plants.

[Shirley Chetwynd]

Wow great find Shirley.

['Saint' kk4go]

Nice find. We had one @ the townhouse but it only bloomed once a year at night. Like the comp.

[scooter]

Pretty!!

[Larry B]

Amazing that a flower of such great color can be found in a desert environment. Nice capture of the texture of the cactus.