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Mexican Cactus

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Field Notes

Description:

Mexican Cactus is a local name and local legend is the it was brought to Spain as pot plants by 2 nuns from Mexico many years ago. It has now become an invasive species on this hillside and several attempts to eradicate it have failed.

Habitat:

Limestone outcrop

Species ID Suggestions

Cholla

Opuntia sp.

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2016 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedOctober 17, 2016

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