P: Prickly Pear

P is for Prickly Pear
The budding flower of this cactus is destined to turn into a delicious prickly pear! Carts of prickly pear are a common occurrence on the streets of Cairo during the summer months. Learn more about prickly pear by reading my book or visiting my website.






what a gorgeous flower, I always love the contrast between the severity of a cactus and the lushness of its flowers…
Yes, one of my favorite things about desert life – the contrast, and the colors.