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Yellow Cactus Blossoms in South Texas

It's spring/early summer in South Texas and nature is working overtime filling the area in a riot of color. Despite the fact that there has been little rain, the cactus is blooming in colors from yellow, peach, orange, and red. Its quite a sight to see when all the cactus which look pretty boring all year, start to come alive in some color. Had some time to take some pictures, and they ended up coming out very well. The type of cactus is the traditional pricky pear, the state plant of Texas. It's very common in the southern arid region of Texas and some plants can get as large as cars. The cactus sets it blooms for a very short period of time and then starts producing dark crimison red pricky "pears" or fruit. Which is often made into drinks, jellies and a variety of other things. Many of the wildlife depend on it for food during the summer.

Probably my favorite out the roll I took. Seems so delicate and rich yellow.