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Opuntia ficus-indica
Large, spiny succulent comprising green, flattened branches. Flowers yellow or orange and up to 100mm long; appear March-July. Fruit ovoid and yellowish.
Favours rocky ground and frield marins. Alien but widely cultivated and planted for hedging.
Spotted on Apr 22, 2012
Submitted on Apr 25, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks!
Beautiful picture!