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Opuntia engelmannii

Family: Cactaceae, Genus: Opuntia

Description:

Opuntia engelmannii, commonly known as the Texas prickly pear, is a shrubby cactus found in the south-central and Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It forms dense clumps up to 11.5 feet high, with green pads and yellow flowers that bloom in April and May. The plant produces purple fleshy fruits and is pollinated by solitary bees and sap beetles.

Sources:
  1. [1] Opuntia engelmannii Pad cutting: Planet Desert. Visit Source
  2. [2] Opuntia engelmannii Pad cutting: Planet Desert. Visit Source

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Last Updated June 30, 2025

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