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Prickly Pear Cactus
Life cycle: Perennial
Leaves: Rarely present, small, green and cone or tubular shaped
Stems: Flat, prostrate, tear-drop shaped and covered in thorns
Flowers: Yellow or orange colored flower with multiple parts
Roots: Thick roots
Comments: Occasionally a problem in lawns
Control
Cultural: Dig up and remove plants from the lawn as stem segments may develop roots
Foliar Herbicides: No effective herbicide options for lawns.