Texas State Print - Prickly Pear Size:24 x 36 The Chesapeake Bay in Maryland

The Chesapeake Bay in Maryland is a captivating natural treasure

but it is also one of the 13 original colonies and birthplace of 8 U

• Maine White pine cone and tassel

stroll along scenic lakefront paths

and than any border in the world

Texas State Print - Prickly Pear Size:24 x 36 The Chesapeake Bay in MarylandIllustration by Alex Pearson Archival quality giclee print The Texas Prickly Pear; official state plant. It may not be the most welcoming or gentle flora, but its beauty and hardy nature cannot be denied. The fruit of the cacti or tuna has provided food for natives of the Southwest for thousands of years. It can be used to make syrups, preserves, tea, alcohol and more. It also reminds me of Pokeys from Super Mario Bros.