Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis)

Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear

Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis) is a distinctive variety of prickly pear cactus with elongated, tongue-shaped pads. Native to Texas and Mexico, it bears yellow flowers followed by edible purple fruits.

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