"Opuntia, also known as nopales or paddle cactus, is a genus in the cactus family, Cactaceae. Currently, only prickly pears are included in this genus of about 200 species... " (wiki) Several of this kind of cactus grow in my garden, this is a picture from my archives as they are not blooming right now.
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What a pretty cactus and a new O name for me.
ReplyDeletepretty but prickly!
ReplyDeleteNow that's really pretty!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
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Very pretty cactus.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Pretty dainty flowers at the edge of the cactus pads.
ReplyDeleteEven cactus can look so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteMy O - Open School
Learned something new today. I have a nopales in my yard.
ReplyDeleteEWOK
Pretty, there is something awesome about flowering cactus.
ReplyDeleteJoy - ABC Team
Creative photo and creative post for O ~ thanks ^_^
ReplyDeleteNever seen its bloom. It is unique.
ReplyDeleteit's gorgeous! i wonder if the young flowers grow on their own when they fall to the ground.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful Mar! I am surprised that cacti can be so beautiful! Of course I saw some in a botanical garden in a greenhouse here in my country! Thank you for sharing. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team.
This one is so beautiful! I love seeing cacti in all their variety. (And also a new O word for me:)
ReplyDeletenice to have an image in reserve! it's lovely
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting me; I like what I see here!
So beautiful!
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Over and over again, I am always late commenting, but, trying to catch up.
Rose, ABC Wednesday Team.