 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids (barbed hairs) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pear cactus with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids (barbed hairs) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 1, 2009
 Rapidly growing vegetative shoot of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) with glossy wax coating and fresh areolas bearing leaf primordia, spines and tufts of glochids in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 1, 2009
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Tender young pad or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 Close up of a tender young pad of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 Tender young pads or nopalitos of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, May 13, 2012
 Cactus coreid bug Chelinidea vittiger on a pad of prickly pear cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2008
 Cactus coreid bug Chelinidea vittiger nymph on a pad of prickly pear cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 29, 2008
 Nymphs of cactus bug Chelinidea vittiger feeding on prickly pear cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 Emerging pad of prickly pear cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2018
 Coreid bugs Chelinidea vittiger (adult with feeding nymph) on a pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, October 7, 2008
 New growth of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Dried sap of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 8, 2009
 Blooming Prickly pears (Opuntia) cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009
 Young Golden barrel cactus (Echinocactus grusonii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009
 Nymphs of cactus bug Chelinidea vittiger feeding on prickly pear cactus (discolored areas of opuntia is the result of punctures) in TAMU Holistic Garden in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 11, 2008
 Sprout of prickly pears cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2008
 Fresh pads of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2020
 Flower buds on a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 26, 2009
 Emerging sprout (new pad) of prickly pears cactus (opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2008
 Prickly peas (Opuntia) cactus at the entrance in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 3, 2021
 Redeye prickly pear cactus (Engelmann prickly pear, Opuntia phaeacantha var. discata) on Savanna Meadow Trail in Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Austin, Texas, May 10, 2009
 Poached eggs plant (Limnanthes douglasii) bearing white flower with yellow center in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 5, 2009
 Blooming prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024
 Leaf-footed bug (Leptoglossus phyllopus) on a flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2009
 Young leaves of sassafras in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 26, 2009
 Young leaves on an oak tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 17, 2009
 Young leaves of a maple tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 24, 2009
 Catkins and young leaves on an oak tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 12, 2009
 Yellow flowers of a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 31, 2009
 Snail feeding on a fresh young pad of prickly pears cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, April 19, 2009
 Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 27, 2009
 Fruits of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 29, 2009
 Young leaves of Texas red oak (Quercus buckleyi) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 6, 2009
 Blooming Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2009
 Nymphs of cactus bug Chelinidea vittiger feeding on Opuntia cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2021
 New growth shoot (apical meristem) of Opuntia cactus (pricly pears) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 17, 2009
 Close-up of young pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 29, 2024
 Young pads of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 29, 2024
 Top view of young pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) on a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, March 29, 2024
 Spreading crack on agave leaf in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 23, 2009
 Close-up of ice crystals on a cabbage leaf in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, January 29, 2009
 Gulf fritillary caterpillar on a leaf of passiflora in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 31, 2009
 Leaf footed coreid bug on a fruit of candle bush in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, November 10, 2009
 Gulf fritillary caterpillar feeding on a leaf of passiflora in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 3, 2009
 Leaf footed bug feeding on a fruit of candle bush in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, October 30, 2009
 Young leaves of Carica papaya in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 17, 2009
 Spot-sided coreid bug (Hypselonotus punctiventris) on a leaf of holly tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 1, 2009
 Leaf-footed bug (Coreidae) Leptoglossus zonatus on a fruit of candle bush in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, November 5, 2009
 Green lynx spider on a leaf of Bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 29, 2009
 Pregnant(?) green lynx spider on a leaf of Jatropha gossypiifolia (Bellyache bush) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2009
 Leaf-footed bugs Leptoglossus zonatus sleeping on fruits of candle bush in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, November 5, 2009
 Young leaves of red oak (Quercus buckleyi) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 19, 2010.
 Bud and fresh leaves on a rose in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 9, 2012
 Lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 14, 2008
 Yellow flowers on a cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2011
 Yellow cactus flowers in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 8, 2011
 Snail feeding on a green pad of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Antique Rose Emporium in Independence. Texas, May 3, 2009
 Prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 21, 2020
 Blooming cholla cactus(cylindropuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 26, 2012
 Purple flower of lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 14, 2008
 Nipple cactus (Coryphantha) with fruits in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 12, 2008
 Lace cactus (Echinocereus reichenbachii) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 5, 2008
 Fruits of prickly pears (Opuntia) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 10, 2012
 Flower bud of red poppy in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 26, 2009
 Blue iris in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Flower of poppy in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 18, 2009
 Bud of sweet gum tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 12, 2009
 Flower bud of a red poppy in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 20, 2009
 Red corn(?) poppies in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 20, 2009
 Flower bud of agave in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2009
 Sotol remaining in Succulent and Cactus Garden in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2022
 Pad of pricly pears (opuntia) cactus with snow in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, December 10, 2008
 Pistils and stamens of a flower of lace cactus in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 20, 2008
 Blooming prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 Yellow flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 7, 2020
 Flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 Blue flag iris in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Blooming redbud tree in dew in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 17, 2009
 Blue flag iris in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 26, 2009
 Periwinkle (Vinca major) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 26, 2009
 Ovary of poppy flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2009
 Citrus flower buds in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2009
 Devil s shoestring (Nolina) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 24, 2009
 Opening flower of poppy in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 18, 2009
 Opening flower of red poppy in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 26, 2009
 Blooming cherry like tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2009
 Blue flower of delphinium(?) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2009
 Moth mullein (Verbascum blattaria) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Climax blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 5, 2009
 Fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 20, 2009
 Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 2, 2009
 Pink flower of apple family in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, March 12, 2009
 Snapdragon vine (Maurandya antirrhiniflora) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2009
 Devil s shoestring (Nolina lindhemeriana) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 17, 2009
 Yellow flower of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia engelmanii(?)) with a bee in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 4, 2020
 Catkins of river birch (Betula nigra) in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 17, 2009
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