09/25/2026
I love the little things that make Arizona feel like Arizona. 🌵.
These barrel cacti stopped me in my tracks on my walk today—the bright red blooms, all that yellow fruit🍍 The desert has a way of putting on a show when you slow down long enough to notice it. 🙏
These are fishhook barrel cacti, named for their curved spines. 🌵 Unlike many Arizona cacti that bloom in spring, these late bloomers flower red and orange in late summer. The bright yellow shapes around the top are fruit—not unopened flowers! 🍍
I love seeing the flowers and fruit together ❤️
What’s your favorite thing you’ve spotted in the desert lately after these storms? 🌵