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Summer & Winter Prickly Pear Cactus: Friday Flowers

Prickly pear cactus in my garden

The prickly pear cactus in my garden are highlighted in the summer with bright yellow flowers and in the winter with layers of snow. The sharp needles make their presence known throughout the year.

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Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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