Opuntia ficus-indica. This species is an important crop species grown primarily for it's fruit. The young segments are also harvested as a vegetable c

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Opuntia ficus-indica. This species is an important crop species grown primarily for it's fruit. The young segments are also harvested as a vegetable crop, an important source of biomass in arid areas. Photograph of naturalised Prickly Rear taken in Mediterranean region.

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