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I had never seen one of these before
May 24, 2020 13:44:11   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
So I took its picture


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May 24, 2020 20:25:01   #
Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)
 
Curmudgeon wrote:
So I took its picture


An Opuntia? But of a rare species or variety? It does seem unusually “hairy”!
You certainly caught it’s character!

Dave

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May 24, 2020 20:56:50   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Thanks Dave. I think you got it right an Opuntia aka a prickly pear. Thanks for looking

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May 25, 2020 02:06:02   #
R.G. Loc: Scotland
 
Is that fluffiness an illusion?

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May 25, 2020 11:28:33   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
R.G. wrote:
Is that fluffiness an illusion?


No it's actually a fine hair that comes out around each spine. I don't remember it being their a week ago

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May 25, 2020 19:03:40   #
ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore
 
Curmudgeon wrote:
So I took its picture


Years ago, while on summer vacation with my parents, I saw one of those and decided to "Pet" it. That was a half a century ago and I still remember the ramifications well!!!
Erich

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May 25, 2020 19:14:54   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Thanks for looking Erich and for the tip.

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