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Opuntia humifusa
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.
Observed in a County nature Preserve in sandy dry soil with full sun exposure.
Spotted on Feb 11, 2015
Submitted on Feb 17, 2015
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It is also known as the Eastern Prickly Pear.