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Opuntia humifusa (compressa)
Common Name: Prickly Pear
This is a winter hardy, clump-forming cactus with round-to-oval, flattened, succulent green pads. They are not leaves but swollen water-storing stem segments that have a few needle-like spines and are covered with numerous tufts of bristles. In June and July, showy, bright yellow flowers bloom, about two to three inches in width, with a reddish eye. In late summer, edible, pulpy fruits ripen and are used for candies and jams.
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Height: 6-12 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
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