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Orbea Variegata - Star flower - Stapelia Variegata *

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Carrion Plant: Orbea Variegata - Star flower - Stapelia Variegata. From the region of South Africa. Apocynaceae If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.

Opuntia - Prickly Pears - Tuna cactus *

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Prickly pear, Indian fig, opuntia, Barbary fig, prickly pear cactus, mission cactus, smooth mountain prickly pear, tuberous prickly pear, tuna cactus, nagfani. There are many health benefits of the prickly pear. It can lower cholesterol levels, improve digestive process, decrease the risk of diabetes, boost the immune system, stimulate bone growth, strengthen blood vessels, prevent certain cancers, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, aid in weight loss, and eliminate inflammation throughout the body.

Mammillaria Vetula *

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Mammillaria Vetula ssp Gracilis cv 'Arizona Snowcap' The thimble cactus. Satiny creamy yellow flowers in late winter. If you have time visit https://sites.google.com/view/cactus-realm to have a look at some of my cactus plants in more detail.