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Prickly Pear

Opuntia spp.

Description:

Low- growing cactus, with fleshy paddle-shaped spiky blades. Now they are in full bloom with bright yellow ,fist -sized flowers, frequently with attendant small native bees. A few edible maroon- colored fruits are seen on the ground. I left them for the tortoises. :)

Habitat:

Pine sandhill.

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MrsPbio
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MrsPbio

Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 22, 2013
Submitted on Apr 22, 2013

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