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Opuntien, prickly pears

Opuntia (howeyi?)

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Field Notes

Description:

on steep coast wild growing opuntia, yellow flowers, growing between agave, about 50 cm high
enjoy the view!

Habitat:

steep coast (about 1500 m)

Notes:

@ monkey

Species ID Suggestions

Indian fig opuntia, Argentine Pricklypear

Opuntia ficus-indica

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Miguel Jesus
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Comments (2)
Miguel Jesus
It really is gorgeous, my hometown. Gorgeous pics and what a tasteful fruit the one that comes from those opuntias, called, in portuguese, "tabaibos" or "figos-da-índia". Congrats and I hope you've enjoyed your stay in Madeira.

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Mission
WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Flowers of Europe
Mission
Portugal's Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedOctober 22, 2011

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