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Rebutia senilis
By Hywel
- 13 Jun, 2013
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A small clump forming cactus from the province of Salta in Argentina.
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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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beautiful colour:-)
13 Jun, 2013