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Indian fig - Opuntia ficus-indica


Indian fig - Opuntia ficus-indica (Cactaceae)

Opuntia ficus-indica, native to Mexico, was taken to Europe at an early date and is now common in many warmer regions of the world. Used traditionally as an ointment, opuntia has also been taken internally and used as a folk medicine.



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Wow tht is huge looks like the house plant the money plant.

13 Jan, 2010

 

Hello there Healerwitch....nice to see you...:o)

13 Jan, 2010

 

That is huge..........

13 Jan, 2010

 

You would nt fit that in your green house Milky lol

13 Jan, 2010



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