The beauty of a barrel cactus. Many different barrel cactus species are blooming on grounds right now. We can’t get enough! 😍 | Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Barrel cactus flowers are ideal for observing bee behavior up close...🐝 Male bees dive headfirst into the dense cluster of stamens in search of nectar, often disappearing completely from view for 10–30 seconds before resurfacing, covered in pollen. Female bees, in contrast, move more deliberately across the tops of the stamens, actively collecting pollen with their legs and bodies. They gather this pollen to bring back to their nests, where it will serve as a food source for their developing of

🎨 Mini acrylic painting of a barrel cactus and flowers. This is a video from 2017, and it made me realize how long it’s been since I’ve painted a mini canvas. I remember glueing magnets to the back of these and handing them out as presents. This is such a fun and easy art project for anyone. #art #artist #artwork #painting | Boelter Design Co