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Prickly Pear

Opuntia spp.

Photo by MrsPbio
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29.1183, -82.0187

Field Notes

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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Go.. Go.. Native - Florida
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PublishedApril 22, 2013

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