Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus

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Famous for the strawberry-tasting fruit it bears, this southwestern cactus grows in large clusters and has short spines that give it the look of a hedgehog. Each species has a variety of brightly colored flowers that bloom in the spring and come in ranges of magentas, purples, reds, pinks, and lavenders.

How to Paint a Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus

This cactus, following the golden barrel cactus lesson, is a perfect example of using almost the same exact painting method with a slightly different result. If you have not done the golden barrel cactus lesson yet, you should do that one first and then come back to this ...

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