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Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia humifusa

Description:

Short green cactus designed to have its various sections break off upon contact. It's barbs/thorns stick into the animal only to fall off at another location; and hopefully will grow a new plant there.

Habitat:

This was observed at a County nature Preserve in sandy soil and full sun exposure.

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Ric3
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Ric3

Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 10, 2015
Submitted on Feb 17, 2015

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