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opuntia Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A large genus of cacti in the family Cactaceae, commonly known as prickly pears, characterized by distinctive flat, jointed, pad-like stems, showy flowers, and edible oval fruit, native to the arid regions of the Americas.
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"The landscaper decided to plant several varieties of nopal in the xeriscape garden to minimize water usage while adding striking geometric shapes."
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nopal
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cactus
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