Echinocereus species, commonly known as the Claret Cup Cactus, Crimson Hedgehog Cactus, or Strawberry Cactus, is a visually stunning red-flowered cactus that seems to have a multitude of names. As someone who isn’t particularly knowledgeable about plants, I must admit that I’m not entirely sure what to call it. However, I can’t deny its beauty.
santy
2006-05-30 19:16Hi, Helen. Thanks for your kind thoughts on my blog 🙂 and also for the flower tribute. You have a lovely city there.
Louz
2006-05-30 21:57Hi Helen – Good to see an Albuquerque blog. Can’t wait til the balloon festival! I lived in Albuquerque for a couple of years in the 80’s and got to visit it again in the 90’s. Wow what changes. Do the low riders still cruise Central on weekends? Your photos are great by the way.
Lisi
2006-05-31 08:19wow…are these real flowers…beautiful!
Helen
2006-05-31 23:44Hi Lisi, Yes these are real flowers. I found them up in the foothills of the Sandia Mountains.
Thiên
2006-06-02 07:34Hi Helen, I love the flowers. We have yellow cactus flowers here so the red is a nice change!
Thiên
2006-06-02 07:35Hi Helen. We have yellow flowers here. I love the red though!