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 Wildflowers
, Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
83 photographs available, of which 12 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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