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The Bright Magenta Blooms Of An Eagle Claw Cactus, Big Bend National Park

The bright magenta blooms of an eagle claw cactus seen in Big Bend National Park
Rebecca Latson
Thursday, May 25, 2023

"April showers bring May flowers," is more important than you might think when it comes to blooming cactus in an arid environment such as Big Bend National Park. There are more than 60 species of cactus which begin blooming in late March on into the summer. You can read about these "desert treasurs" by clicking here.

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