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Cactus

Opuntia sp.

Photo by KenCheeks
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Field Notes

Description:

Segmented cactus with long spines (1 to 2 inches long).

Habitat:

Growing wild on a granite outcrop. This one was photographed at Heggies Rock near Appling (Columbia County), GA.

Notes:

On a field trip, this plant was identified as Opuntia drummondii. However, I can not find this species listed on the net. I wonder if it might be Opuntia humifusa (Eastern Prickly Pear).

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Dangerous Plants of South Eastern USA

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