Cactus trees ?... by blondeblurr
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Today I tried my hand at taking photos very late in the day, as suggested by experienced photographers - what better place to start than close to home ?
This is a grouping of cactus trees, they are virtually unknown, as I could find no reference anywhere.
They come close to our native Australian Gymea Lily - which are gigantic bulbous plants; except these ones here having a very spiky-leafed base with a tree-like flower stem and which can be up to 20 ft in height.
on a less serious note - here is a famous quote:
"I have learned the difference between a cactus and a caucus - on a cactus the pricks are on the outside."
Cheers *BB* aka Brigitte
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18.4.2011 ~ a late up-date, a big thank you to Mrs.Lubner it's a Century plant! I just googled and it's also known as 'Agave Americana' !
Comments (31)
Celart
Myrrhluz is right. These are agave flowers. These plants makes only one flower during their life, at the end of the life. When it happens you can see a great show. As you have captured. Well done Brigitte