Tag Archives: prickly pear

Pears, Tunas, Apples

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Donna Catterick

So many names: prickly pear, tuna, and cactus apple. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.

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Snow and Cactus

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Donna Catterick

Snow in the desert is unexpected and makes for surprising sights. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, USA.

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Cactus Remnant

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Donna Catterick

Just the left over skin of the prickly pear fruit.

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Prickly Pear Heart

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Donna Catterick

This is the first time I’ve seen a double prickly pear – or cactus apple – or tuna.

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After Blossoms, Before Fruit

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Donna Catterick
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Cactus fence

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Donna Catterick

This is a rather feeble barbed wire fence.  You can see one of the posts (or spreaders) is broken off near the ground, but the wire is still taut, so something holds it up. But for me, the real fence … Continue reading →

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