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Cactus Prickly Pear "Opuntia"

Opuntia littoralis

Photo by pilotpulley
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Cactus pear or opuntia is very delicious and nutritious bloom all parts of the plant are edible and non-toxic.

Habitat:

Desert

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Flowering Cacti and Succulents of California
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Toxic and Medicinal Plants of California & Nevada
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PublishedJune 12, 2014

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