Organ Pipe Cactus Flower
The arrival of spring here in San Miguel has resulted in an eruption of color, and not to be outdone, the many cacti on our roof have followed suit. The organ pipe cacti, the tall straight kind which are sometimes used for growing very effective fences, start off with sticky bright brown buds, much loved by some large wasps which visit them constantly, followed by their brief opening into these lovely little flowers which appear for a day or two.