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Opuntia (ō·p  n·shē·),n a genus of cacti; Opuntia vulgaris is used as a remedy in homeopathic medicine. Opuntia American plant genus in family Cactaceae; spines cause stomatitis; called also prickly pear. 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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