The spiny , unforgiving orbs of the favourable barrelful cactus ( Echinocactus grusonii ) seem to soften when cushioned by a lush carpet of blue chalksticks ( Senecio serpens ) , but do n’t be fooled . This discipline in contrast textures appears in theDesert Garden at the Huntington Botanical Gardensin San Marino , California .
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