Opuntia stricta
Size: 1g availability
Flower
Max size: 6’ tall x 2 ft’ wide
Moist to Dry, Very Dry
Rock, Sand
Sun
Flowers first appear when the plant is three years old. Flowers bloom from February to July and the fruit is eaten by birds and mammals. Leaf pads, fruit, and seeds are all edible when properly prepared and have many health benefits. Cactus has small hair like spines on the pads – handle with care. Common food source for gopher tortoises.
Nectar plant for Meske’s skipper (Hesperia meskei) butterflies.
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