Title:

Prickly Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica)

Description:
Paper fragments with silk wire.
The drawing on the stamp is based on a photo.
The Prickly pear tree (Opuntia ficus-indica) is a plant species that produces a fruit commonly known as prickly pear. While it is mostly known for its fruit, the prickly pear tree also produces beautiful flowers. The flower of the prickly pear tree is known as a "prickly pear flower” or "cactus flower”. It usually blooms in the summer and comes in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, pink, orange, and red. The flower is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and the fruit is used in a variety of culinary dishes and products.
Country:
Algeria
Denomination:
0.25 د.ج - Algerian dinar
Issue Date:
1969-01-18
Color:
Green|Multicolor|Pink|Yellow
Print Method:
Photogravure
Perforation:
comb 11½
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
26 x 36 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Series:
Flowers - 1969
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:DZ 517,Sn:DZ 411,Yt:DZ 484,Sg:DZ 527
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
Themes:
Cacti | Flowers | Plants (Flora)
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34

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