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Nopalea cochinellifera
cochineal cactus
Other common names
cochineal plantSynonyms
Opuntia cochenilliferaBotanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Potentially harmful
- Genus
Nopalea
- Name status
Correct
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