It's a favorite food for many creatures
It's a beneficial plant in the environment
But hurts if it gets in your sneakers.
(Not that I know from experience or anything...)
Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Sources: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/pascoco/2025/06/05/exploring-floridas-natives-the-prickly-pear/
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