Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) fruiting. This cactus is native to arid regions of North and Central America,but has been introduced to many other areas of similar climate. It is grown as a crop in such regions,where few other plants can't grow. Its fruits (pink) are edible,as are its young stem segments (cladodes). Photographed on Tenerife,Canary Islands | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Brackenbury, Dr. John |
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