Cottontop Cactus
The Cottontop Cactus is found on the slopes in Titus Canyon in Death Valley.
They can have as many as forty to sixty heads in a cluster!
The name cottontop is in reference to the white tufts of cotton-like hairs that surround the yellow flowers on the top of each head.
The yellow flowers do not appear until July-August, which makes the Cottontop Cactus the latest blooming cacti in the area.
Outdoor Wednesday is hosted by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer. Stop by and visit the outdoor excursions being shared!
Death Valley is so beautiful this time of year. Did U make it to Scotty's Castle?
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots! I like the name cottontop cactus.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, and such an unusual cactus!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I love the desert!
ReplyDeleteWOW awesome pictures.I wouldn't want to get too close ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and that was really interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis looks just slightly different than our area :-).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I've never been to Death Valley. You certainly do it justice.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos...I've never seen this type of cactus before.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures and interesting info.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in elementary school I rode my bike across the mesa in the morning and saw cacti in bloom and then in the evening I rode my bike home and saw other cacti blooming. Your cottontop cacti sure brings back memories.
ReplyDeleteJoyce M
I love the desert in the Spring! Great photos of a wonderful cactus!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see them in bloom!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteI used to grow mini cactus plants. Just love their flowers - such beauty from that prickly shell.
ReplyDeleteFascinating! I would love to see the yellow blossoms later in the summer.
ReplyDeleteI love the desert in spring!
ReplyDeleteGlad I stumbled by.