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Opuntia

Cactus sp

Photo by HemaShah
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Paddle cactus, Nopales

Opuntia elatior

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Comments (5)
HemaShah
I loved the waxy texture though! Believe me!
Ashish
May you call it wax but they shine superbly.. in open daylight...!! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/5948814
HemaShah
Thank you Ashish. this time I felt the flowers and I liked the waxy texture of the petals!

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedJuly 19, 2011

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