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Pricklypear

Opuntia humifusa

Photo by ceherzog
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27.1914, -82.4795

Field Notes

Description:

Rather small native cactus...produces an edible fruit.

Habitat:

Scrub habitat: Oscar Scherer State Park Osprey, FL

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
EmilyUmbarger
ceherzog, I live in northern Michigan -- the prickly pears I have are in a very sandy soil. Living so close to the Lake Michigan shoreline, we have no shortage of incredibly sandy soils. The prickly pears seem to love it!
ceherzog
Nice Emily, where are you located?
EmilyUmbarger
I am so sad that they only stay bloomed for a day or so... they are so pretty. Thankfully, I planted a dozen or so of these and they each bloomed at different times! :)
ceherzog
They are pretty bright in an otherwise drab setting.
MrsPbio
I just discovered these gorgeous blooms here in Ocala! Aren't they something?!? And they're so huge!

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Flowers of the Southeastern United States
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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PublishedApril 27, 2013

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