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Prickly Pear Cactus
Opuntia humifusa

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) Other common names: Compressed Cactus, Prickly Pear, Spreading Prickly Pear

Other scientific names: Cactus humifusus, Opuntia compressa, Opuntia rafinesquii, Opuntia vulgaris

Family: Cactus Family (Cactaceae)

Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub; It's a cactus. Brigth yellow flowers.

Flowers: Summer;  Yellow

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 358   

Native/Non-native: Native

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

Photographs: 83 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Nice patch at the University of Guelph Arboretum.

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)


Range map for Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.

(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website and is displayed here in accordance with their Policies)