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Cholla Cactus in Bloom, May 6, 2019

The desert blooms. After a wetter than average winter, it can bloom spectacularly. This cholla (choya) blossom is in my side yard which has been left with native vegetation.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2019
Date Uploaded: 05.2019
Photo Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Copyright: © Bryan Daum