This perfectly ugly cactus, Ariocarpus fissuratus, won ‘Best in Show’ at the meeting of the local cactus and succulent society I went to.

This perfectly ugly cactus, Ariocarpus fissuratus, won ‘Best in Show’ at the meeting of the local cactus and succulent society I went to.

Oak leaf, taken November 11th, 2012.

Oak leaf, taken November 11th, 2012.

Orchid at the Huntington Museum of Art’s Conservatory.

Orchid at the Huntington Museum of Art’s Conservatory.

Haworthia Cooperi Truncata at a meeting of the local cactus and succulent society

Haworthia Cooperi Truncata at a meeting of the local cactus and succulent society

Fern, taken November 9th at Bartram’s Garden.

Fern, taken November 9th at Bartram’s Garden.

Haworthia herbacea at the meeting of the local cactus and succulent society. I am desirous of this one.

Haworthia herbacea at the meeting of the local cactus and succulent society. I am desirous of this one.

Iris, taken May 10th, 2012

Iris, taken May 10th, 2012