Organ Pipe Cactus
by Robert Bales
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Organ Pipe Cactus
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Robert Bales
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Description
This columnar cactus is the second largest in the U.S. (next to the Saguaro) growing as tall as 23 feet. Instead of having a central stem, however, a cluster of 5 to 20 slender branches grow from a point at ground level and curve gracefully upward.
These water-storing trunks are about 6 inches in diameter and have 12 to 17 deep-green, rounded ribs. The areoles are set close together with 9 or 10 brown, 3/8-inch radial spines that turn gray with age.
Fruits lose their spines at maturity, opening to display an edible red pulp. This fruit has provided a food source to Native Americans for centuries. The pulp can be eaten as is, made into jelly or fermented into a beverage.
They are located in a small area of the Sonoran Desert only from southwestern Arizona to western Sonora, Mexico. Alos see Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
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March 28th, 2015
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Comments (21)
Suzanne Silvir
Powerful composition and perfect lighting really showcase this delicate flower!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks for the nice review and you are correct on how delicate these are they only last one day!!
Beverly Guilliams
Beautifully Done, Robert...I truly mean that.....Wonderful image,detail and color........v./f.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much!! They are a beautiful cactus and very tall. Thanks for the VF!!!
Ann Johndro-Collins
Absolutely stunning imagery, Robert! Lovely play of light and exquisite detail. LF
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much Ann for the wonderful comments on the detail and the light along with the LF!!
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