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Opuntia macrocentra
A cactus that is purplish in color with long spines. Can reach 3 ft in height.
Spotted in southeastern Arizona. Desert scrub, open grassland, and mesquite trees.
Spotted on Jun 30, 2022
Submitted on Oct 22, 2022
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Thanks for commenting Ava.
These are purple in drought situations but turn a lovely mint green in the winter when they get some welcome water.