Flowering Opuntia humifusa

This summer my Opuntia humifusa set out on a flowering spree with loads of yellow flowers.


Flowering Opuntia humifusa

Initially the pure pale-yellow flowers didn’t appeal much to me, but I have to admit the “monochrome” flowers grow on you after a while.


Opuntia humifusa plant

The bumble bees also seem to enjoy the flowers, virtually diving into them in their search for nectar and pollen.


Bumble bee enjoying an O. humifusa flower

Go to the overview of Opuntias flowering in 2006.