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A Wild Cacti
This is a cactus (a type of prickly pear). These cacti may be hazardous to people passing by, but they have an important part of the ecology right here in Wilmington. They lay just beyond the first dunes from the beach and cover a good portion of dune. These Cacti have deep roots, important for keeping the sand (and the beach) in place helping with erosion and beach displacement. These along with the other grasses, vines and wild flowers are key to keeping the beach right where it is.
A Wild Cacti
This is a cactus (a type of prickly pear). These cacti may be hazardous to people passing by, but they have an important part of the ecology right here in Wilmington. They lay just beyond the first dunes from the beach and cover a good portion of dune. These Cacti have deep roots, important for keeping the sand (and the beach) in place helping with erosion and beach displacement. These along with the other grasses, vines and wild flowers are key to keeping the beach right where it is.