Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Prickly Pear



Opuntia ficus-indica. Φραγκόσυκο (Fragósiko) in Greek. Both cultivated (fence!) and wild around the Mediterranian Sea. You can eat the fruit,  I read in my  Swedish flowerbook: "Blommor och träd vid Medelhavet" by Tore Hylander. I don't think you can find this book in English, but of course there are similar ones. This cactus is also planted at volcanic lands to decompose lava and to create new soil - interesting!


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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 July 2012 at 14:28

    Do not touch without gloves. Love your site. L. Moore

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  2. Eva in Athens, Greece29 July 2012 at 02:54

    @L.Moore
    I guess you know what you're talking about...! I will definately stay away. :)
    Thanks a lot, L. Moore!

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