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Prickly pear (yellow)

Opuntia maxima

Description:

Paddle-like stems give way to true tiny leavs which fall quickly. Stems are constricted at narrow joints and covered in areoles, which produce up to four very thin and sharp spikes.

Habitat:

Dry, rocky slope.

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Dangermouse
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Dangermouse

Algarve, Portugal

Spotted on May 26, 2012
Submitted on Jun 10, 2012

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