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728-13. 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, 2009Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 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  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  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 pears cactus (Opuntia) with fleshy, green, leaf-like phylloclades in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009  Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 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  Emerging pad 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, April 26, 2018  Vegetative shoot of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 17, 2022  Blooming Prickly pears (Opuntia) cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009  Vegetative shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 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  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  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  Fresh pads of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2020  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  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  Blooming prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024  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  Sprout of prickly pears cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2008  Prickly peas (Opuntia) cactus at the entrance in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 3, 2021  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  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  Fruits of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 29, 2009  Prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2020  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  Snail feeding on a fresh young pad of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009  Snail feeding on a green pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium in Independence. Texas, May 3, 2009  Flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020  Blooming 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  Prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022  Fruits of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 10, 2012  Yellow flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) with a bee in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020  Pad of pricly pears (opuntia) cactus with snow in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 10, 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  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 pear cactus (Opuntia) on Moore s Hill Outcrop at FM Road 3090 near Navasota. Texas, April 21, 2018  Shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium in Independence. Texas, March 22, 2009  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  Blooming Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009  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  Poached eggs plant (Limnanthes douglasii) bearing white flower with yellow center in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 5, 2009  Flower buds on a pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, April 15, 2023  Green flower buds of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, April 15, 2023  Dry pad skeleton of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 17, 2022  Shoot of Water Ash (Hop Tree, Ptelea trifoliata) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 17, 2009  Yellow flowers of Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in dew in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 19, 2012  Texture of a pad skeleton of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 17, 2022  Prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Dahl Al Hamam Park at Al Markhiya Street. Doha, Qatar, March 21, 2016  Tender young pads or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, May 13, 2012  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  Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009  Young Golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009  Shoot of araucaria(?) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009  Flower bud of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009  Young pads of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 29, 2024  Close-up of young pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 29, 2024  Top view of young pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 29, 2024  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  Lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 14, 2008  Purplish pads of a prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 28, 2023  Texture of a pad skeleton of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 1, 2024  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, April 5, 2008  Blooming cholla cactus(cylindropuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2012  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  Close-up of ice crystals on a cabbage leaf in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 29, 2009  Spreading crack on agave leaf in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 23, 2009  Close-up of purple spots on pads of a prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 28, 2023  Gulf fritillary caterpillar on a leaf of passiflora in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 31, 2009  Leaf-footed bug (Leptoglossus phyllopus) on a flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2009  Leaf footed coreid bug on a fruit of candle bush in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, November 10, 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  Mold growing on dry orange flowers of leonotis killed by recent frost in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2009  Spot-sided coreid bug (Hypselonotus punctiventris) on a leaf of holly tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009  Green lynx spider on a leaf of Bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 29, 2009  Leaf-footed bug (Coreidae) Leptoglossus zonatus on a fruit of candle bush in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, November 5, 2009  Leaf-footed bugs Leptoglossus zonatus sleeping on fruits of candle bush in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, November 5, 2009  Pregnant(?) green lynx spider on a leaf of Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache bush) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2009  Blooming prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, May 7, 2023  Yellow flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, May 7, 2023  Silver-leaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 27, 2012  Leaf-footed bug (Leptoglossus phyllopus) on a blue flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2008  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  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  Yellow flower of pricly pear cactus (Opuntia) on Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2024  Prickly peas (Opuntia) cactus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 18, 2018  Bud and fresh leaves on a rose in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 9, 2012  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  Nipple cactus (Coryphantha) with fruits in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 12, 2008 |