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Miniature Barrel Cactus
Stanley Jones

Miniature Barrel Cactus (Thelocactus setispinus)

Miniature Barrel Cactus (Thelocactus setispinus: Cactaceae) They are 12.7-30.5 cm (5-12 in) in diameter and reach 61 cm (24 in) in height but usually less than 30.5 cm (12 in). Flowers are 4.5-6.0 cm (1.8-2.4 in) in diameter. King Compound in McAllen, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA. Mesquite thicket mixed with Tamaulipan Scrub in the Southern Plains Vegetational Area at ca. 17 m (53 ft) elevation. I will be out Sunday (tomorrow).
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Habitat
Mesquite thicket mixed with Tamaulipan Scrub in the Southern Plains Vegetational Area at ca. 17 m (53 ft) elevation.
Location
King Compound in McAllen, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2016
Scientific name
Thelocactus setispinus
Equipment used
Canon
Mohamad Kamrani
Very beautiful flower on a cactus , here we do not see their flowers in house cactus ! , great close up , many tfs Stanley ;)

mo
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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This is so beautiful ... superb color ...
Three lovely images, Stanley ... awesome work ... tfs ...
 
Scridifer
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Such a beautiful cactus stanley, the flower is gorgeous! Many tfs and I hope tomorrow goes well!

Chris
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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That really is so pretty Stanley.

Are these cactus 'occasional' bloomers?

A super picture you've taken of it my friend.... very well done.
 

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Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
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