 Dried sap of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2009
 New growth of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Sprout of prickly pears cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2008
 Emerging sprout (new pad) of prickly pears cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2008
 New growth shoot (apical meristem) of Opuntia cactus (pricly pears) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 17, 2009
 Fruits of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 29, 2009
 Prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2020
 Fresh pads of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2020
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Emerging pad of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 Prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Fruits of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 10, 2012
 Close up of a tender young pad of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 1, 2009
 Pad of pricly pears (opuntia) cactus with snow in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2008
 Prickly pears (Opuntia) near Howdy Haus at Floriculture Road in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Prickly peas (Opuntia) cactus at the entrance in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 3, 2021
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids (barbed hairs) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Blooming prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024
 Coreid bugs Chelinidea vittiger (adult with feeding nymph) on a pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, October 7, 2008
 Flower bud of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Vegetative shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Snail feeding on a fresh young pad of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Blooming Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009
 Blooming prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, April 30, 2011
 Nymphs of cactus bug Chelinidea vittiger feeding on Opuntia cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) with fleshy, green, leaf-like phylloclades in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Shoot of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium in Independence. Texas, March 22, 2009
 Cactus coreid bug Chelinidea vittiger on a pad of prickly pear cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2008
 Cactus coreid bug Chelinidea vittiger nymph on a pad of prickly pear cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 29, 2008
 Nymphs of cactus bug Chelinidea vittiger feeding on prickly pear cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pear cactus with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids (barbed hairs) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 1, 2009
 Nymphs of cactus bug Chelinidea vittiger feeding on prickly pear cactus (discolored areas of opuntia is the result of punctures) in TAMU Holistic Garden in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 11, 2008
 Blooming prickly pears (Opuntia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2023
 Blooming cholla cactus(cylindropuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2012
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids (barbed hairs) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Blooming prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 Blooming holly tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2009
 Blooming Manfreda maculosa (spice lily) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2009
 Yellow flowers of a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 31, 2009
 Flower buds on a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 26, 2009
 Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009
 Skeleton of a dry pad of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 1, 2020
 Dry pad skeleton of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 13, 2020
 Skeleton of a dry pad of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, March 1, 2024
 Young Golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009
 Lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 14, 2008
 Purple flower of lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 14, 2008
 Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 5, 2008
 Pistils and stamens of a flower of lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2008
 Blooming lantana in dew in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 19, 2009
 Blooming agave in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Blooming forsythia in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 13, 2009
 Blooming plum(?) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 27, 2009
 Blooming cacti in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 16, 2009
 Blooming holly tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Blooming Gardenia duruma in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 5, 2009
 Blooming ruella (Ruellia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 31, 2009
 Blooming banana (Musa) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, October 1, 2009
 Blooming cherry like tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2009
 Blooming lantana with water drops in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 25, 2009
 Blooming beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 25, 2009
 Blooming redbud tree in dew in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 17, 2009
 Yellow daffodils (narcissus) blooming in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 19, 2009
 Blue iris (top view) blooming in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 19, 2009
 Small daffodils (narcissus) blooming in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 19, 2009
 Blooming Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 31, 2009
 Blooming Huisache (Acacia farnesiana) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 27, 2009
 Blooming Bubba desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Blue iris (side view) blooming in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 19, 2009
 Blooming Bubba desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 5, 2009
 Blooming Paloverde (Parkinsonia aculeata, ratama, horsebean) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 25, 2009
 Blooming Mexican plum (Prunus mexicana) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, February 25, 2009
 Blooming bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, October 1, 2009
 Cenizo (Leucophyllum frutescens) blooming after a period of rains in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2009
 Redeye prickly pear cactus (Engelmann prickly pear, Opuntia phaeacantha var. discata) on Savanna Meadow Trail in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, May 10, 2009
 Blooming Cenizo bush (Leucophyllum frutescens) after a recent rain in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 29, 2009
 Blooming Japanese pittosporum in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 9, 2010
 Blooming coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 13, 2019
 Blooming crape myrtle (Crepe-myrtle, Lagerstroemia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, October 6, 2009
 Yellow flowers of prickly pears (Opuntia) in Birch Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park, Texas, April 29, 2012
 Prickly peas (Opuntia) cactus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 18, 2018
 Snail feeding on a green pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium in Independence. Texas, May 3, 2009
 Yellow cactus flowers in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2011
 Yellow flowers on a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2011
 Blooming scarlet firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea) on Trial Beds in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 13, 2019
 Tea rose in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2009
 Nipple cactus (Coryphantha) with fruits in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 12, 2008
 Yellow flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2020
 Flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 Showy evening primrose (Oenothera speciosa) blooming near wooden fence in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 9, 2018
 Water lily in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009
 Blue iris in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 3, 2009
 Pink rose in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 10, 2009
 Verbena (vervain) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 13, 2009
 Blue delphinium in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2009
 Blue iris in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 13, 2009
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