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Blooming Opuntia

Opuntia sp.

Photo by LaurenZarate
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

There are very few Opuntia Cactus at this elevation and humidity, however this one is very old and large. It is flowering now and producing prickly pears.

Habitat:

Abandoned field, semi-urban area, outskirts of San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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