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The prickly pear or Indian fig is a cactus that grows in the southwestern part of the United States.

Prickly Pear

The prickly pear or Indian fig is a cactus that grows in the southwestern part of the United States.

"Called the Indian fig. The opuntia is a fleshly and succulent plant, destitute of leaves, covered with clusters of spines, and consisting of flattened joints inserted upon each other." -Marshall

Prickly Pear Cactus

"Called the Indian fig. The opuntia is a fleshly and succulent plant, destitute of leaves, covered with…

Indian fig, the common name of optunia ficus-indica, has yellow flowers that bloom in May. The fruit is bristly and red within. The fruit is edible.

Branch of Indian Fig

Indian fig, the common name of optunia ficus-indica, has yellow flowers that bloom in May. The fruit…

Optunia brachyarthra is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are very small. The prickles grow in groups of three to five.

Optunia Brachyarthra

Optunia brachyarthra is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are very small. The prickles grow in…

Optunia multiflora is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are yellow and bloom in summer. The branches are large and flattened. The spines are numerous and clustered.

Flowering Branch of Optunia Multiflora

Optunia multiflora is a variety of prickly pear. The flowers are yellow and bloom in summer. The branches…

Opuntia basilaris is a variety of prickly pear with large, rose purple flowers. The flowers bloom in summer. The plant is covered with short, brown bristles.

Opuntia Basilaris

Opuntia basilaris is a variety of prickly pear with large, rose purple flowers. The flowers bloom in…

Opuntia boliviana is a variety of prickly pear. The joints of the plant are about two inches long and are pale green. The prickles are three to four inches long.

Opuntia Boliviana

Opuntia boliviana is a variety of prickly pear. The joints of the plant are about two inches long and…

Prickly pear or Indian fig is the common name of opuntia. Pictured is the seedling showing the mode of germination.

Seedling of Prickly Pear

Prickly pear or Indian fig is the common name of opuntia. Pictured is the seedling showing the mode…