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Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia

Description:

Wine red fruit on cactus.

Habitat:

Rocky limestone soil in opening in woods at Miller Spring Park near Lake Belton, Tx.

Notes:

Stems, flowers, and fruits are edible with proper preparation.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Temple, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 4, 2012
Submitted on Aug 11, 2012

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