 Nymphs of cactus bug Chelinidea vittiger feeding on prickly pear cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 Nymphs of cactus bug Chelinidea vittiger feeding on prickly pear cactus (discolored areas of opuntia is the result of punctures) in TAMU Holistic Garden in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 11, 2008
 Coreid bugs Chelinidea vittiger (adult with feeding nymph) on a pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, October 7, 2008
 Cactus coreid bug Chelinidea vittiger on a pad of prickly pear cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2008
 Cactus coreid bug Chelinidea vittiger nymph on a pad of prickly pear cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 29, 2008
 Coreid bugs Chelinidea vittiger and their nymphs in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 Prickly peas (Opuntia) cactus at the entrance in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 3, 2021
 Dried sap of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2009
 New growth of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Sprout of prickly pears cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2008
 Blooming Prickly pears (Opuntia) cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009
 Pad of pricly pears (opuntia) cactus with snow in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2008
 Emerging pad of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 Emerging sprout (new pad) of prickly pears cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2008
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 Close up of a tender young pad of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Cactus coreid bug (Chelinidea vittiger) on a pad of prickly pear in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, August 7, 2010
 New growth shoot (apical meristem) of Opuntia cactus (pricly pears) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 17, 2009
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 1, 2009
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids (barbed hairs) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Sotol remaining in Succulent and Cactus Garden in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 14, 2008
 Flower buds on a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 26, 2009
 Yellow flowers of a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 31, 2009
 Yellow cactus flowers in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2011
 Yellow flowers on a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2011
 Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 5, 2008
 Purple flower of lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 14, 2008
 Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009
 Blooming cholla cactus(cylindropuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2012
 Nipple cactus (Coryphantha) with fruits in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 12, 2008
 Blooming Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009
 Pistils and stamens of a flower of lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2008
 Young Golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009
 Blooming prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024
 Snail feeding on a green pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium in Independence. Texas, May 3, 2009
 Snail feeding on a fresh young pad of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids (barbed hairs) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Prickly pears (Opuntia) near Howdy Haus at Floriculture Road in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pear cactus with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids (barbed hairs) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 1, 2009
 Nymphs of leaf-footed bug (Leptoglossus) feeding on loufa gourd in TAMU Holistic Garden in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, October 17, 2009
 Nymphs of leaf-footed bug (Leptoglossus) feeding on a fruit of loufa gourd in TAMU Holistic Garden in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2009
 Fruits of Christmas cholla cactus (Tasajillo, Opuntia leptocaulis) in a ranch at 7278 Batts Ferry Road. College Station, Texas, August 1, 2014
 Blooming Christmas cholla cactus (Tasajillo, Opuntia leptocaulis) in a ranch at 7278 Batts Ferry Road. College Station, Texas, August 1, 2014
 Flowers of Christmas cholla cactus (Tasajillo, Opuntia leptocaulis) in a ranch at 7278 Batts Ferry Road. College Station, Texas, August 1, 2014
 Flower of Christmas cholla cactus (Tasajillo, Opuntia leptocaulis) in a ranch at 7278 Batts Ferry Road. College Station, Texas, August 1, 2014
 Flower and fruits of Christmas cholla cactus (Tasajillo, Opuntia leptocaulis) in a ranch at 7278 Batts Ferry Road. College Station, Texas, August 1, 2014
 Prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2020
 Fruits of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 10, 2012
 Fruits of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 29, 2009
 Leaf footed bug feeding on a fruit of candle bush in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, October 30, 2009
 Gulf fritillary caterpillar feeding on a leaf of passiflora in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 3, 2009
 Fresh pads of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2020
 Gulf fritillary caterpillar feeding on a fruit of passion flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2009
 Prickly peas (Opuntia) cactus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 18, 2018
 Yellow flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2020
 Blooming prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 Flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 Yellow flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) with a bee in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 Yellow flower of pricly pear cactus (Opuntia) on Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024
 Furry Opuntia cactus in greenhouses of Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 23, 2017
 Shoot of Opuntia cactus in greenhouses of Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 23, 2017
 Barbary fig cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) growing as crop in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS, or Qatar University Farm) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 20, 2016
 Sunflower (Helianthus) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 Flowers of sumac in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 Blooming sumac in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 Pad decay fungus Aspergillus alliaceus(?) (black) on prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, December 20, 2017
 Paper-spined cholla cactus (Opuntia articulata) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 20, 2013
 Paper-spined cholla cactus (Opuntia articulata) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, July 18, 2014
 Cactus pads of Barbary fig (Opuntia ficus-indica) growing as crop in Rawdat Al Faras Research Station (RAFRS, or Qatar University Farm) near Al Zubara Road. Qatar, April 20, 2016
 Warped pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) with a cladode rot fungus Aspergillus alliaceus(?) (black) on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, December 20, 2017
 Dwarf rosette lichen Physcia neogaea on a dry pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in McKinney Roughs Nature Park near Austin. Texas, March 17, 2021
 Nipple cactus (Missouri foxtail cactus, Escobaria missouriensis, Coryphantha missouriensis) with fruits on Moore s Hill Outcrop at FM Road 3090 near Navasota. Texas, August 1, 2013
 Offshoot of nipple cactus (Missouri foxtail cactus, Escobaria missouriensis, Coryphantha missouriensis) on Moore s Hill Outcrop at FM Road 3090 near Navasota. Texas, August 1, 2013
 Golden barrel cactus in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 10, 2022
 Circular clumps of nipple cactus (Missouri foxtail cactus, Escobaria missouriensis, Coryphantha missouriensis) on Moore s Hill Outcrop at FM Road 3090 near Navasota. Texas, August 1, 2013
 Gate of Hensel Gardens in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Flower bud of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium in Independence. Texas, March 22, 2009
 Vegetative shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on Moore s Hill Outcrop at FM Road 3090 near Navasota. Texas, April 21, 2018
 Agaves in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 16, 2013
 Asparagus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 16, 2011
 Sunflower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2009
 Agave in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 4, 2011
 Agave in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 21, 2008
 Sunflower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 16, 2013
 Dry palms in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 12, 2021
 Dry flower of zinnia in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 4, 2011
 Clematis reticulata in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 9, 2010
 Red zinnia flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2009
 Red hibiscus flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 14, 2008
 Dry zinnia flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 16, 2011
 Seeds of some grass in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 10, 2014
 Cypress cones in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 23, 2010
 Stone ruins in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Dry flowers of canna in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 4, 2011
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