CACTUS OPUNTIA
\kˈaktəs ˈɒpʌnʃə], \kˈaktəs ˈɒpʌnʃə], \k_ˈa_k_t_ə_s ˈɒ_p_ʌ_n_ʃ_ə]\
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This plant grows in South America, Spain, Italy, &c. Its fruit, which has the shape of the fig, is of a sweetish taste, and colours the urine red when eaten. Its leaves are considered refrigerant. The fruits of different species of cactus are called Tunas.
By Robley Dunglison
