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Opuntia humifusa
Devil's Tongue
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Photographer: Jerry Murray
ID: 0000 0000 0707 0528 (2007-07-09)Copyright © 2007 Jerry Murray
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date of photo Jul 9, 2007
location
Mason, CO, Washington, USfamily
Cactaceae
notes Out of its native Michigan/Wisconsin habitat and into my garden in the Puget Sound where it is a fine specimen. Some plants have spines; however, my plant is not a prickly plant that would give it characteristics of the Devil's tongue. The name may be referring to the snake-like projection at the flower petal's apex. Although the glochids are tiny spine tufts on the pads that can irritate. The edible reddish green fruits are called tunas and are 2-3 in long. The pulp is ruby red and tastes a little like watermelon.camera Kodak ES Z760
contributor's ID # OPHU 2007 164 photo category: Plant - annual/perennial
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Devil's Tongue (photographer)
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