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Prickly Pear Cactus
Opuntia humifusa

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa) Other common names: Compressed Cactus, Prickly Pear, Spreading Prickly Pear

Other scientific names: Cactus humifusus, Opuntia compressa, Opuntia rafinesquii, Opuntia vulgaris

Family: Cactus Family (Cactaceae)

Distinctive features: Sub-Shrub; It's a cactus. Brigth yellow flowers.

Flowers: Summer;  Yellow

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 358   

Native/Non-native: Native

For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs

Photographs: 83 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Prickly Pear Cactus is very rare in Ontario.

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Closeup of a flower.

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

Flower buds.

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)

A pad.

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia humifusa)