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Leaves into spines…

January 26, 2009 · 10 Comments

Cacti-collection-s
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Cacti are distinctive and unusual plants,
which are adapted to extremely arid
and hot environments,
showing a wide range of anatomical and
physiological features which conserve water.
Their stems have expanded into green
succulent structures containing the chlorophyll
necessary for life and growth,
while the leaves have become the spines
for which cacti are so well known.
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Cacti-Collection

All cacti are native to the America’s and surrounding islands, with one exception: Rhipsalis baccifera.

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Green fingers are the extension of a verdant heart. Russell Page


   

Filed In: Cactus & Succulents, Illustration, Science

Comments

  1. Lisa at Greeenbow says

    January 26, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Lovely photo of these cacti. It is interesting what you can do to photos digitally.

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  2. jessica says

    January 26, 2009 at 9:41 am

    This would make a great fabric pattern!!
    Happy Cactus Monday!

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  3. yoon see says

    January 26, 2009 at 10:08 am

    Incredibly beautiful photo montage.
    Loving all cactus here:)
    Happy Cactus Monday Lisa:)

    Reply
  4. Margaret Ann says

    January 26, 2009 at 1:14 pm

    OOOOkay…this is a new fave of mine…Lovely and so darn awesome all at the same time…Love the quote…You Rock Lisa! 🙂

    Reply
  5. TeriC says

    January 26, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    Beautiful little cacti and great digital manipulation! Great way to explain more about cacti also.
    HCM!

    Reply
  6. Diane says

    January 26, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    Love what you did with those cacti! I really enjoy looking at all the unique and beautiful artwork you have on your blog.

    Reply
  7. marianne says

    January 26, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    Interesting info! and great work with the pic!
    HCM!

    Reply
  8. Julie says

    January 26, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    HCM!!!

    Reply
  9. soulbrush says

    January 27, 2009 at 8:07 am

    this is absolutely marvellous.

    Reply
  10. PainterWoman says

    January 28, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    Such an inspired, amazing interpretation. Meant to comment yesterday but was too tired. Now I’m tired AND procrastinating!

    Reply

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