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Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia sp.

Description:

Cactus with small spiky pads, the buds are colored red.

Habitat:

Spotted on dry, dusty hiking trail near lake hodges.

Notes:

Unfortunately this is the only photo of this plant. It was taken by my little sister during our hike.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 12 years ago
Prickly Pear Cactus
Opuntia sp. Opuntia


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1 Comment

CoralAvery
CoralAvery 12 years ago

Thanks Ava.

CoralAvery
Spotted by
CoralAvery

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Dec 21, 2011
Submitted on Jan 1, 2012

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