The subspecies "saxatilis" is more shrubby upright growing than the "estevesii" subspecies. It has from 0 to 3 spines per areole and gold...Read Moreen yellow flowers.
The subspecies "estevesii" is also shrubby but more creeping. It has from 1 to 5 spines per areole and bright orange to darker yellow flowers that bloom in clusters.
The Tacinga's are a members of the subfamily Opuntiodeae which have tiny leaves that fall away quickly. There are only 6 species and one naturally occurring hybrid in this genus.
The subspecies "saxatilis" is more shrubby upright growing than the "estevesii" subspecies. It has from 0 to 3 spines per areole and gold...Read More