July 23, 2022 by mgnvmmfGlochidia_Spines_Areole_Opuntia_polyacantha_(Plains_Prickly_Pear)_Simpson_Waterwise_Jul.21.22_ DDieter Three, long spines and numerous glochidia grow from this areole of Opuntia polyacantha (plains prickly-pear) cactus. Photo © Denise Dieter About mgnvmmf Previous Post:Glochidia_Spines_Areole_Opuntia_polyacantha_(Plains_Prickly_Pear)_Simpson_Waterwise_Jul.21.22_ DDieter