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English: Fig. 1–5. Opuntia basilaris, E. & B.: 1, a joint somewhat shrivelled as it appears

in winter; a late young joint near its base appears more plump and fresh; 2, flower; 3, style; 4, undeveloped sterile fruit; 5, a whole plant reduced in size to show the singular manner of growth. Fig. 6–7. Opuntia sphærocarpa, E. & B.: joint and fruit. Fig. 8–11. Opuntia erinacea, E. & B.: 8, joint of the usual shape, (only partly finished;)

9 and 10, bunches of spines; 11, fruit.
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Source Engelmann, George; Bigelow, John M. (1856). Pacific Railroad Survey Reports "The Botany of The Expedition". Vol. 4. Washington DC: US Government Printing Office.
Author George Engelmann

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Opuntia basilaris, Opuntia sphærocarpa, Opuntia erinacea

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