 New growth of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Blooming Prickly pears (Opuntia) cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009
 Sprout of prickly pears cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2008
 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
 Fruits of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 29, 2009
 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
 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
 Prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 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
 Pad of pricly pears (opuntia) cactus with snow in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2008
 Fresh pads of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2020
 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
 Prickly peas (Opuntia) cactus at the entrance in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 3, 2021
 Emerging pad of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 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) 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) 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
 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
 Nymphs of cactus bug Chelinidea vittiger feeding on Opuntia cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 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
 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
 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
 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
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Snail feeding on a fresh young pad of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 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
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) with fleshy, green, leaf-like phylloclades in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 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
 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
 Blooming prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024
 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
 Skeleton of a dry pad of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 1, 2020
 Blooming prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 30, 2011
 Dry pad skeleton of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 13, 2020
 Skeleton of a dry pad of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 1, 2024
 Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009
 Blooming Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009
 Young Golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009
 Gummy (dried sap) on almond fruit in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2009
 Dried sap (gummy) on a fruit of almond(?) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2009
 Gummy (dried sap) on a green almond fruit in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2009
 Blooming prickly pears (Opuntia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2023
 Redeye prickly pear cactus (Engelmann prickly pear, Opuntia phaeacantha var. discata) on Savanna Meadow Trail in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, May 10, 2009
 Prickly peas (Opuntia) cactus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 18, 2018
 Snail feeding on a green pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium in Independence. Texas, May 3, 2009
 Lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 14, 2008
 Yellow flowers on a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2011
 Yellow cactus flowers in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2011
 Flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 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
 Spotted cucumber beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata) on a shoot of prickly pears cactus in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, March 7, 2009
 Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 5, 2008
 Blooming cholla cactus(cylindropuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2012
 Purple flower of lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 14, 2008
 Nipple cactus (Coryphantha) with fruits in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 12, 2008
 Yellow flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) with a bee in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 Sotol remaining in Succulent and Cactus Garden in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 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
 Yellow flowers of Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on Savanna Meadow Trail in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, May 10, 2009
 Orange flowers of Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on Savanna Meadow Trail in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, May 10, 2009
 Dried daylily (Hemerocallis) flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 18, 2008
 Large dried palm in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Dried vegetation of aquatic garden in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Pad decay fungus Aspergillus alliaceus(?) (black) on prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, December 20, 2017
 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
 Young pad of prickly pears (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, March 31, 2020
 Yellow and orange flowers of Engelmann prickly pear cactus (Opuntia phaeacantha var. discata) on Savanna Meadow Trail in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, May 10, 2009
 Yellow flowers of prickly pears (Opuntia) in Birch Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park, Texas, April 29, 2012
 Prickly pears (sabra) cactus on the roadside in Nizzanim. The Middle East, July 19, 2001
 Prickly pears cactus near Fishing Beach. Sandy Hook, New Jersey, March 11, 2007
 Red roses in dew in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 25, 2009
 Day lily in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 25, 2009
 Prickly pears cactus (zoomed) near Fishing Beach. Sandy Hook, New Jersey, March 11, 2007
 Pad of prickly pears (Opuntia) with a bug in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, May 22, 2022
 Shoot of araucaria(?) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Blooming lantana in dew in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 19, 2009
 Seed pod of a poppy in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Hortensia (Hydrangea) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 25, 2009
 Tea rose in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2009
 Lantana flowers in dew in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 19, 2009
 Blooming agave in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Nemesia flowers in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2009
 Sunflower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2009
 Blue gladiolus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 5, 2009
 Red rose in dew in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, November 2, 2009
 Red flower of gladiolus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2009
 Pink rose in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 5, 2009
 Pink hibiscus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 23, 2009
 Yellow clematis with seeds in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 25, 2009
 Fruits of beautyberry in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 2, 2009
 Dry zinnia flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2009
 Verbena (vervain) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 13, 2009
 Red milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) in dew in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 20, 2009
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