Naturally found in the southwestern U.S.
The spines and pads are used medicinally.
The 'macrorhiza' variety has a less waxy...Read More, dull appearance than the 'pottsii' variety.
The pads on the 'macrorhiza' variety are larger up to 4 inches in length, while the pads of the 'pottsii' variety only reach 2.5 inches in length.
The 'macrorhiza' variety has only basically yellow flowers with red bases, and the 'pottsii' variety has the more reddish flowers.
The 'macrorhiza' variety is the most prevalent in the wild.
Naturally found in the southwestern U.S.
The spines and pads are used medicinally.
The 'macrorhiza' variety has a less waxy...Read More