Opuntia mesacantha - Better known as Eastern Prickly Pear. These will pop up in the front yard and I let them grow - mark them off and mow around them. The blossoms will only last one day. I caught this one at just the right time. So lovely. The petals are very delicate and translucent. More info here - http://namethatplant.net/plantdetail.shtml?plant=988 Really nice on black if you have the time.
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@corinnec Thank you so much, Corinne. The fruit is edible, but I've never been able to try any since the critters around here get them before I can.
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