The Bloom of the Day for August 17th, 2013 was Starfish Cactus (Orbea variegata).
View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-08-17
August 17th, 2013: Starfish Cactus (Orbea variegata) by PanamonCreel
Great picture!! So clear and crisp! You did a good job getting this picture.
I just love these cactus but darn can't grow them in my zone 6. I would love a green house big enough to grow all the plants that I like and won't grow outside here in the winter.
The flower looks similar to my "lifesaver" only the "lifesaver" has a red inner ring, & looks just like a lifesaver candy.
I've heard the flower is edible.