Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii)
Summary
Prickly pear is an edible cactus who's fruit, called tuna, is not only popular among animals, but humans as well! Prickly pear tends to grow in large groups that may have come from one original plant due to their ability to sprout from a single pad.
Tags
saguaro national park
prickly pear
opuntia
opuntia engelmannii
pear
cactus who s fruit
national parks gallery
high resolution
arizona
ultra high resolution
botanical illustrations
Date
2010
Source
National Parks Gallery
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication