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Claret Cup and Bud
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Claret Cup and Bud

by Les Barstow

Category: Flora & FungiAdded May 30, 20073,348 views

Flowering Plants

Keywords: cactus, red, orange, yellow, National Park, Capitol Reef, Utah

Claret Cup Cacti are show-offs in the surprisingly colorful world of cactus flowers. This mature flower and companion bud were on display to observant drivers along the scenic drive in Capitol Reef National Park.
Image Reference: D144-102Image Format: Digital Capture - Greater than 9MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: Digital RetouchModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No