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opuntiaAny cactus belonging to the same group of plants as the prickly pear. They all have showy flowers and fleshy, jointed stems. (Genus Opuntia, family Cactaceae.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The ocotillos can be glorious in their spring bloom, while the self-guided natural trail at the Cholla Cactus Garden is always a favorite. hedgehog, fish hook barrel; scrubby plants such as creosote bush, mesquite, ocotillo; and more varieties of cholla cactus than you could have imagined exist: chainfruit, teddy bear, pencil, buckhorn. Sometime later, we reached the Cholla Cactus Garden. |
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