I thought I knew just about every variety of cactus that existed after living in the desert for twenty some odd years, but I don't remember this one that's at the Botanical Gardens. Googleing cacti heart shaped leaves spiney has been surprisingly unhelpful.
Anyone want to take a stab at it? (No pun intended.)
Anyone want to take a stab at it? (No pun intended.)
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April 14, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Hm. It looks like a close-up of an ocotillo.
April 14, 2010 at 4:18 PM
@paws: Nope not an ocotillo. Unless it's some variety I've never seen before. These are stalks that come out of the ground one per plant, like a saguaro - and the trunk, which is woody is about 8-10" in diameter. I really should have looked at the name plaque, I guess.
April 14, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Well, I'm stumped. Next time you go, fill me in. Whatever it is, it sure is scary.