Opuntia phaeacantha(prickly pear) Cactaceae blooms spring summer
A very common Prickly Pear locally, fruits are edible and very sweet, used to make jellies and candy. The fruit's juice can be used as a bright red dye. If you notice bites taken from the pads, that is usually the work of Javelina.
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