Prickly Pear Cactus is a photograph by Iris Richardson which was uploaded on April 23rd, 2018.
Prickly Pear Cactus
Prickly Pear Cactus blue green cactus paddle macro close up. Prickly pear cactus represent about a dozen species of the Opuntia genus (Family... more
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Prickly Pear Cactus
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Iris Richardson
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Photograph - Photography
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Prickly Pear Cactus blue green cactus paddle macro close up. Prickly pear cactus represent about a dozen species of the Opuntia genus (Family Cactaceae) in the North American deserts. All have flat, fleshy pads that look like large leaves. The pads are actually modified branches or stems that serve several functions -- water storage, photosynthesis and flower production. Chollas are also members of the Opuntia genus but have cylindrical, jointed stems rather than flat pads.
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April 23rd, 2018
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