Opuntia spp,notably the big one, were imported into SA in the 19th C. &
became very invasive (due to birds, I suppose). There are signs of them
all over the Kruger Park!
Alan C
On 20-Jun-22 05:33 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Thanks, Ann. I agree the last close-up is the best image.
These are Eastern Prickly Pears, *Opuntia humifusa*. This species is
native to dry regions of the Northeast.
On our first trip to Hawaii, more than 40 years ago, I was astonished to
see prickly pears growing wild all over uncultivated dry areas of all the
islands. That was contrary to my preconception of Hawaii as a wet, lush,
tropical locale. I now know that there are a dozen or more distinct
climatic habitats on the islands depending on altitude and
location relative to the prevailing trade winds.
Dan Matyola
On Mon, Jun 20, 2022 at 7:41 AM ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
Those are happy plants! are those Engelmann's? /Opuntia phaecantha ?
/Nice job of showing how lovely they are - The second one works nicely
for a garden sales catalog, though not as interesting as a photo for
framing or a note card - the last of the three closeups is my vote for
the nicest geometry .
ann
On 6/20/2022 12:09 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Every year at Fathers' Day, the Prickly Pear Cactus burst into bloom,
filling our yard with brilliant yellow flowers:
http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2022/6/20/cactus
K-5 IIs, smc DA 18-135hour mm F 3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
Comments, criticisms, questions, and suggestions are invited and
appreciated.
Dan Matyola
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