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Amistad National Recreation Area
Cacti / Desert Succulents
Strawberry Pitaya and Prickly Pear

The Cactus Family includes plants well-adapted to extreme environments. Not only do they tolerate drought and heat better than most plants, but their spiny, ungainly shapes do not suggest they produce some of nature's most beautiful and delicate flowers.

Panther Cave at Amistad National Recreation Area  

Did You Know?
Panther Cave and Parida Cave contain spectacular examples of prehistoric Native American rock art. They are only accessible by boat when the lake levels permit.
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Last Updated: March 17, 2007 at 15:07 EST