Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia scheeri)

Recently added to my yard, this plant was started from a single pad three years ago.

by oldmudhouse May 16, 2007 2:26 AM

Fine gold-colored spines lay close to the pad, forming a lace-like pattern.

by oldmudhouse May 15, 2007 3:35 AM

Detail of spines

by oldmudhouse May 15, 2007 11:50 AM

Young pads are beautifully woolly in appearance.

by oldmudhouse May 15, 2007 3:34 AM

by Kell Jul 18, 2009 6:44 PM

by Kell Jul 18, 2009 6:44 PM

by Kell Jul 18, 2009 6:44 PM

by Kell Jul 18, 2009 6:44 PM

by Kell Jul 18, 2009 6:44 PM

New growth. Photo courtesy of; copyright of Jan Emming of Destination:Forever Ranch and Gardens, a 40 acre desert botanical garden/sustainable living homestead in Arizona.

by Kell Apr 25, 2016 8:52 PM