This stunning, low-growing cactus is called Spinystar by the USDA Plants database (
Escobaria vivipara), formerly
Coryphantha vivipara. Other common names include foxtail cactus, viviparous foxtail cactus, common pincushion cactus and beehive cactus.
Flowers appear in May and June. The bright pink flowers have many yellow anthers and stamens that extend far out of the flower. Later purplish fruits will develop on the barrel-like cacti. This cactus is found throughout western North America.
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This stunning, low-growing cactus is called Spinystar by the USDA Plants database (Escobaria vivipara), formerly Coryphantha vivipara. Other common names include foxtail cactus, viviparous foxtail cactus, common pincushion cactus and beehive cactus.
Flowers appear in May and June. The bright pink flowers have many yellow anthers and stamens that extend far out of the flower. Later purplish fruits will develop on the barrel-like cacti. This cactus is found throughout western North America. 
Great shot. Such a pretty flower.
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