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prickly pear cactus

/ˈprɪkli pɛər ˈkæktəs/

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/ˈprɪkli pɛər ˈkæktəs/B1formalscientific
  • ruТип кактуса, относящийся к роду Opuntia, характеризующийся плоскими мясистыми стеблями и съедобными плодами, называемыми опунцией или индейской смоквой.

A type of cactus belonging to the genus Opuntia, characterized by flat, fleshy pads and edible fruits called prickly pears or tunas.

  1. A type of cactusB1formal

    A cactus species (genus Opuntia) with flat, fleshy pads covered in spines, known for its edible fruit called prickly pear or cactus pear.

    ruОпунция

    • The prickly pear cactus thrives in arid desert climates.
    • She carefully harvested the fruit from the prickly pear cactus.
    • Prickly pear cactus pads are also used in some traditional dishes.