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Pears, Tunas, Apples
So many names: prickly pear, tuna, and cactus apple. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
Flower Arrangement
Ocotillo and Opuntia.
Snow and Cactus
Snow in the desert is unexpected and makes for surprising sights. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
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Tagged cactus, cactus apples, desert, opuntia, prickly pear, snow, tunas
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Prickly Pear Survival
This old piece of cactus pad has rooted and is now sprouting new pads. I love the tenacity of desert plants. Oliver Lee SP, New Mexico, USA.
Bite o’ Cactus?
How hungry would you have to be? Probably javelina hungry. Near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
Prickly Pear
Or tuna. Or cactus apple. Those cute little polka dots are hundreds of fine needles that you cannot see in your finger, but you can certainly feel.
Prolific Cactus
Here are the before and after photos of an Opuntia cactus. It will be a fine harvest this year. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
Prickly Pear Heart
This is the first time I’ve seen a double prickly pear – or cactus apple – or tuna.
Happy Cactus
Here’s one of the most prolific cacti I have seen. And there’s a lot more to come. Across from Ralph Edwards Park, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.
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