Opuntia

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Opuntia

Description Opuntia is a genus of cacti that includes over 200 species, commonly known as prickly pear cactus. These plants are native to the Americas, ranging from Canada to Argentina. They are known for their flattened, paddle-shaped stems that are covered in spines and produce colorful flowers and edible fruit. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida…