Here it is: the first cactus flower of the season. If we're lucky, the plant will yield fruit--a mildly sweet, firm-fleshed thing that is sometimes called a cactus apple. Quite delicious.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The REAL News
It never fails, does it? While I was busily writing the post below, something really important was happening--something I might have failed to notice. Fortunately, I had to go outside to put the recycling bin on the curb. And while I was out there, I discovered that the cereus--an amazing cactus that more or less hides in a corner of the yard--was blooming. This is especially remarkable as neither Sue nor I had noticed the bud.
Here it is: the first cactus flower of the season. If we're lucky, the plant will yield fruit--a mildly sweet, firm-fleshed thing that is sometimes called a cactus apple. Quite delicious.
Here it is: the first cactus flower of the season. If we're lucky, the plant will yield fruit--a mildly sweet, firm-fleshed thing that is sometimes called a cactus apple. Quite delicious.
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Is that the nightblooming cereus? The flower looks right but usually the cactus is pretty skinny and sticklike. Anyway enjoy it, they are goregous but don't last long!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a Peruvian Cereus. Related to the nightblooming (and it blooms at night), but the cactus itself is a lot more substantial.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff! So glad you noticed it.
ReplyDeleteI am, too, Pam, because there's a good chance it'll be completely gone by the morning.
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