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Prickly-Pear Cactus

Opuntia fragilis

Photo by LadyLilac
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Very sandy soil in the area. Mid-Eastern Alberta, on the SK border. Very cold winters.

Notes:

Most likely "Opuntia fragilis" because I've only seen them very low growing in this area. However it could be the "Opuntia polyacantha", I'm definitely no cacti expert.

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Opuntia fragilis

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PublishedMay 10, 2013

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