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Melocactus broadwayi, with pink berries.

hywel

By Hywel


Melocactus broadwayi, with pink berries.

Native to coastal areas of the Caribbean region ...



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Aren't they strange?

17 Feb, 2015

 

Very ! ... and that's why I like them :o)

17 Feb, 2015

 

Do you know if they are edible/palatable Hywel?

17 Feb, 2015

 

No, I don't ... and I'm not keen on trying one lol they look rather tough :(

17 Feb, 2015

 

love it when this happens...have you tried harvesting the seed in those pods Hywel?

18 Feb, 2015

 

They always shrivel up before I get around to it :(

18 Feb, 2015

 

Now that it unusual.......

19 Feb, 2015

 

I wish I could set out to see them in their native habitat!
Especially with all this rain!

19 Feb, 2015

 

Thank you both.

So would I Wildrose, but I like the rain too :o)

20 Feb, 2015



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