The prickly pear provides food and home for the wood rat. In turn, the wood rat acts a pollinator for the prickly pear.
The Prickly Pear Cactus
A "prickly pear" is not actually a pear.
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A prickly pear is a cactus. There is no commensalism or mutualism.
No. the prickly pear is not native to Australia. It is an introduced species, and a noxious pest.
Prickly pear cacti typically live for about 20 to 30 years.
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It is a type of fruit
The weight of a prickly pear cactus can vary significantly depending on its size and species. A small prickly pear might weigh just a few pounds, while larger specimens can weigh up to 50 pounds or more. On average, a medium-sized prickly pear cactus typically weighs between 10 to 30 pounds. Factors like moisture content and growing conditions can also affect its weight.
The fruit of the cactus is commonly known as a prickly pear or cactus pear. It is a sweet and flavorful fruit that grows on certain species of cacti.
The prickly pear cactus was chosen as Texas's state plant because there are more than 4 species of cacti in the american southwest