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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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Prickly pear cactus belongs to the genus Opuntia, a large group of cacti that contains over 300 varieties--some with spines, some without. |
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