Well, it is not the traditional flower, but it happens to be what is
blooming right now. The crocuses and daffodils are pretty much
spent;
the lilies and allium haven't blossomed yet.
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These are blossoms on a claretcup cactus (Echinocereus
triglochidiatus).
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My largest claretcup is blooming nicely. Several smaller ones have bloom buds.
It looks like a flower in my house I do not know his name.
I have never been seen before so beautiful flower. Really very impressive.