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Opuntia littoralis
The Prickly Pear Cactus is part of the cactus family. It has two kinds of spines: large, smooth, fixed spines, and small. They are known for growing into tangled structures.
They are found in dry areas, because they don't need a lot of water to survive. The pods retain water.
Spotted on Sep 24, 2013
Submitted on Oct 15, 2013
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