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Plains Prickly-pear Cactus

Opuntia polyacantha

Description:

This prickly-pear cactus is 15-30 cm tall with greatly flattened ovoid stems from which radiate large thorns. Flowers are yellow and 5-7 cm in diameter with reddish stamens.

Habitat:

Arid landscapes.


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Wyoming, USA

Lat: 44.99, Long: -110.68

Spotted on Jun 9, 2007
Submitted on Feb 11, 2012

Spotted for mission

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