A Curiously Strange Cactus

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A Curiously Strange Cactus

Postby SoCal Steve on Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:28 am

This is not posted for review and critique, but rather because Killakoala and some of the others especially like cacti and I thought this one was quite interesting. It's common name is the Easter Lily Cactus (see inset sign). To me parts of it rather look like molded plastic. :roll:

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Postby Greg B on Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:36 am

I love cactii Steve, and have a bit of a collection myself. This is an interesting looking beasty. Thanks for sharing.
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Postby SoCal Steve on Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:45 am

Hi Greg - Some of these you just can't walk past without clicking your shutter at least once. They are fascinating.

I wasn't sure about the plural of cactus, but the Webster's from my college days gives cacti and cactuses. It doesn't include cactii. I'll have to get out the 20 pounder and look in there, too. :cry:
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Postby Manta on Sun Apr 10, 2005 10:03 am

Whatever the plural is, they still look to me like they're straight out of the front garden at Chernobyl...
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Postby Killakoala on Sun Apr 10, 2005 10:05 am

They look a bit like coral. :) You're right Steve, there's some weird looking plants and cacti in the world.
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Postby SoCal Steve on Sun Apr 10, 2005 10:07 am

I don't really like to respond to every post, but....

Spot on, Simon! :wink:
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