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dave
Nov 26, 2014 9:27 AM CST
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Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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I photographed this awesome opuntia at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Does anyone know which species it is? I'd like to add it to the database.

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KentPfeiffer
Nov 26, 2014 10:16 AM CST
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Name: Kent Pfeiffer
Southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)
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I think it is Cochineal Cactus (Opuntia cochenillifera) , but this is way outside my area so take that for what it's worth. Smiling
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dave
Nov 26, 2014 10:31 AM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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I think you're right. I just read a number of pages about Nopalea cochenillifera and it fits perfectly. Thank you!
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porkpal
Nov 26, 2014 11:37 AM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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How old would that plant be?
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dave
Nov 26, 2014 11:39 AM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Region: Ukraine Garden Sages
They probably planted it when they built the park which was in 1998. I'd guess it was already a good size when they planted it.
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