Prickly Pear Cactus In Bloom - Ashcroft, British Columbia
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Prickly Pear Cactus In Bloom Mosaic is located in Heritage Place Park on Railway Avenue and 7th Street.
Waymark Code: WM13ZEY
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 03/19/2021
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Prickly Pear Cactus In Bloom mosaic is one of three mosaics that are mounted on a three sided structure located in Heritage Park Place. This mosaic was made possible by Ashcroft Communities in Bloom celebrating their 10th year anniversary 2006 - 2016.
Prickly Pear Cactus In Bloom Mosaic is a 4'x'4 panel with the central focus of a grouping of five flowers in full bloom with Elephant Hill in the background. The Prickly Pear Cactus In Bloom mosaic is a tribute to Ashcroft and Communities in Bloom.
Prickly Pear Cactus thrive in and around Ashcroft in this semi-acrid climate. The prickly pear is a low, spreading plant with needles and beautiful waxy yellow flowers. As alluring as their flowers are, take heed, as they attach to shoes and clothing.
It is interesting to note that this particular cactus is edible: the flesh of the plant can be eaten raw after removing spines and inner seeds and can be dried for storage, the berries are edible and can also be dried for storage and the dried seeds can be ground into a flour.
"Heritage Place Park
A relaxing treed green space that honors the heritage of Ashcroft residents. This gem is in the downtown business area is nestled between the village Visitor Centre and the Harmony Bell Monument. Features of the park include: a waterwheel, a historic sod roofed cabin, a gazebo for performances, a caboose, a trail with benches and a picnic area for families to enjoy. Communities in Bloom works along side the Village Public Works crew to keep this area beautiful."
Source: Ashcroft