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08-Apr-2021 LynnH

Cactus Buds

Old Baylor, Texas

Spring growth! The prickly pear cactus was designated the official plant symbol of Texas in 1995
It is is raised commercially. The branches or pads are eaten as a vegetable called nopalito or nopales.
This adaptable plant can survive under many different environmental conditions, and can be found from the hill country of Central Texas
to the windswept plateaus and arid mountains of West Texas. Because it thrives in a harsh climate that few plants can bear, the prickly pear cactus
is often grown as forage for cattle and has had a tremendous positive impact on the vital Texas cattle industry.

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Carl Carbone03-May-2021 15:56
Nice capture and interesting info.
Doug Cruden25-Apr-2021 17:37
Really like those little cactii growing on the mother plant...fascinating commentary too Lynn
Fong Lam25-Apr-2021 06:30
An excellent well detailed closeup...interesting to know that they can be eaten....V
Colin Storey24-Apr-2021 18:42
Great image and very interesting information also.
laine24-Apr-2021 13:44
A good view of the new growth, Lynn V
Mieke WA Minkjan24-Apr-2021 09:13
never taste them, although I have seen them in the supermarket
great photo of the green plant V
carol j. phipps24-Apr-2021 01:48
I have a few in my yard. Love the bloom and so do the bumble bees. V
Dennis Hoyne24-Apr-2021 00:46
A lovely image, Lynn. I never had the pleasure of eating this cactus, but I would love to give it a try.
larose forest photos23-Apr-2021 18:53
Hard to imagine cattle chomping down on the cactus! I love cacti, this one is beautiful with the new growth. V
John Vass23-Apr-2021 18:19
Pretty amazing how versatile prickly pear can be! Interesting to see this! V
John Hamers23-Apr-2021 17:32
Great close up... interesting to see the buds. V!
globalgadabout23-Apr-2021 16:35
a tasty shot...they do remind a bit of pancakes, and sit well here amid the other greens..
Julie Oldfield23-Apr-2021 15:54
A nicely detailed image. I didn’t realize how vital they are. V
Walter Otto Koenig23-Apr-2021 15:22
Nice shot with this detail. I like the new growth. "V"
I like the nopales best with scrambled eggs or in tacos.
Allan Jay23-Apr-2021 14:50
Wonderful green lush of tones. A
welcome text of info.
Helen Betts23-Apr-2021 14:02
Very interesting capture! I never imagine cactus actually having buds. V.
joseantonio23-Apr-2021 12:48
so lovely to see this in spring.Well captured.V.