Opuntia Species..

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Opuntia Species..

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I picked this up this morning from a small cactus nursery in North Hollywood Ca. The Owner insisted it was and Argentinean Opuntia. Its not .. The soft curved spins are quite unique
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helps if I add pictures..
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Possibly Opuntia sulphurea
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Yes, O. sulphurea.
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Spot on.. Thank you Lucy and phil..
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