November 8, 2012

Cactus flower

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February 8, 2011

Contrasts

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After we toured the Mediterranean Conservatory at the Albuquerque Botanical Gardens on Sunday, Don and I headed over to the Desert Conservatory.

What a contrast in humidity, colors and textures.

A Baja fairy duster, named so because its red flowers are shaped like miniature feather dusters.