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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntiaammophila

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)

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Species

ammophila (am-oh-FY-luh)

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Synonym

Opuntia lata

Opuntia turgida

Opuntia humifusa var. ammophila

Opuntia compressa var. ammophila

Opuntia impedata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Orange

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2004 | neutral

Another synonym is Opuntia pisciformis.

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Opuntia Species, Prickly Pear Cactus

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