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Nipple cactus (Missouri foxtail cactus ...

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Nipple cactus (Missouri foxtail cactus, Escobaria missouriensis, Coryphantha missouriensis) on Moore's Hill Outcrop at FM Road 3090 near Navasota. Texas, April 17, 2022



The Missouri foxtail cactus (Escobaria missouriensis), also known as the Coryphantha missouriensis, can be found thriving on Moore's Hill Outcrop near FM Road 3090 in Navasota, Texas. This photograph was taken on April 17, 2022, showcasing the plant's unique and striking appearance. – generated by AI

The image depicts a close-up of a cactus that is native to the region and known as the "nipple" or "Missouri foxtail cactus." The cactus has a dark green body with numerous long white spines or thorns that cover it entirely. Some of these thorns are bent inward, giving the appearance of nipples. The plant is growing in the ground, surrounded by dry grass.

The image was captured on April 17, 2022, at Moore's Hill Outcrop at FM Road 3090 near Navasota, Texas. This location is significant because it is a natural habitat for this particular species of cactus. – AI vision

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