Out looking at property today - I noticed large patches of these type cactus - they look soft, and fluffy, or even "snow capped" - very appealing!

The reason they are called "Teddy Bear" cactus - and some of them even looks like teddy bear arms reaching out as if to say Hug Me"!

 

 

But these type cactus are also known as the "jumping cactus" because if you get too close, it really feels like hundreds of the tiny sharp, barb like spines will latch onto your fingers, hands or any other body part and they are quite painful and can take hours and hours to tweeze the thorns out!

So admire and enjoy dessert life from a distance!

 

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This blog is written with my opinions and my opinions are presented with accuracy but not guarantees. Please talk to a professional before making any real estate, financial or agency decisions.    Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind - 2011. If you want to reprint parts of this - just email me for my permission:TucsonsRealEstate@gmail.com.

 

7 Comments on Oh So Pretty ... Hug Me ... But Don't!

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Gab....I have to say that cactus was never a favorite of mine.....

6:11pm • #1
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I have encountered such a cactus before (I think in Yuma, Arizona) and have to agree... cute, but no hugging! Nice photo, by the way.

Gretchen

7:12pm • #2
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Elvis would be proud of you.

2:58am • #3
667,375 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

Just don't care for cactus.  I do understand some people eat them but I haven't tried that also.  Guess I'm missing out of a lot of other things

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Gabrielle - Love it! Great picture, too. What a great way to show how your neck of the woods is different and exciting. Keep that camera handy!

8:17am • #5
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Great picture.  Thanks for sharing.

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Ouch - I will keep my distance next time I am in Phoenix visiting family.

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