Assertion: prickly pear's spine | /r/HasProperty | modified leaves
Facets:
value: with cacti
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Like other cactus, most prickly pears and chollas have large spines -- actually modified leaves -- growing from tubercles -- small, wart-like projections -- on their stems.
text: The large spines that grow on these flat branches are modified leaves that harden as they age.
text: With cacti, the spines are modified leaves and the fleshy pad segments are modified stems.
text: The long, sharp spines (the prickly part of the name) are actually modified leaves that harden as they age.
text: The long, sharp spines (the prickly part of the name) are actually modified leaves that harden as they age.
text: With cacti, the spines are modified leaves and the fleshy pad segments are modified stems.
text: With cacti, the spines are modified leaves and the fleshy pad segments are modified stems.
text: They are replaced by spines (modified leaves) on mature growth.
text: The spines, or needles, are modified leaves
text: With cacti, the spines are modified leaves and the fleshy pad segments are modified stems.