Opuntia sp. (Prickly Pear) - Image 32

Botanical name: Opuntia sp.

Common name: Prickly Pear

Family: Cactaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

Hardiness: 20°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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