Blooming in Arizona

Pretty little wild growing paddle cactus near the wire fence.

Pink ones are growing under mesquite bushes in the horse field.

Cute little round ground hugger.

Our backyard was finally landscaped last fall. I transplanted some wild cactus in a center planter. They made it thru winter and bloomed this spring. This double was growing in the front horse field.

Transplanted into planter, they bloomed !

Above ground this type is deceptive, the underneath root is huge and cone shaped. Had no idea until they were dug up. This one made red fruit, tastes like a tomato.

Over the years I have learned to embrace the desert. There is beauty in an arid region.