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Eastern prickly pear cactus

Opuntia Humifusa

Photo by Aly M.
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Field Notes

Description:

The Eastern prickly pear cactus is the only cactus in Indiana.

Habitat:

Sandy soil by the Indiana dunes is the perfect place for the Eastern prickly pear cactus to grow in.

Reference Links:

Opuntia humifusa, Eastern prickly pear cactus - Search results - Wikipedia

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PublishedApril 15, 2017

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