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Rebutia senilis

hywel

By Hywel


Rebutia senilis

A small clump forming cactus from the province of Salta in Argentina.



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beautiful colour:-)

13 Jun, 2013

 

Have not had time to look lately but these are are lovely.

13 Jun, 2013

 

Thank you both

Don't worry about it Scotsgran ...

13 Jun, 2013

 

Great closeup. Are they that bright/colourful to attract insect pollinators or just because they grow in bright sunshine?

13 Jun, 2013

 

What a beautiful flower Hywel lovely and bright, great picture you can see the shading in the petals :o)

13 Jun, 2013

 

Thank you all for your comments.

Gee - Cactus flowers only last a few days at the most, and therefore have to be brightly coloured in order to attract pollinating insects, before they wither
:o)

13 Jun, 2013

 

What a lovely colour.

13 Jun, 2013

 

Thanks, Hywel, I like to know why things are what they are :)

13 Jun, 2013

 

Me too, Gee. They are stunning, aren't they.

13 Jun, 2013




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