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The Symmetrical Type of Cactus Fruit
Many varieties of cactus have fruit that is almost perfectly oval in form. This is an excellent trait in a fruit intended for shipping. The cactus pear has other qualities that make it a good shipping fruit, as repeated tests have shown.

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