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Species: Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus ssp. coccineus)
Habitat: Desert grasslands and scrub, piñon-juniper woodlands
Location/Public Land: White Rock Open Space
Description: A claret cup cactus rooted to the vertical face of a high overlook highlights the resilience and brilliance of desert life. Thriving in a landscape shaped by wind, water, and deep time, the claret cup’s luminous red blooms become a visual heartbeat within the vast canyon, reminding us that even in the most rugged environments, beauty persists—bold, unexpected, and defiantly alive.
Species: Scarlet Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus coccineus ssp. coccineus)
Habitat: Desert grasslands and scrub, piñon-juniper woodlands
Location/Public Land: White Rock Open Space
Description: A claret cup cactus rooted to the vertical face of a high overlook highlights the resilience and brilliance of desert life. Thriving in a landscape shaped by wind, water, and deep time, the claret cup’s luminous red blooms become a visual heartbeat within the vast canyon, reminding us that even in the most rugged environments, beauty persists—bold, unexpected, and defiantly alive.