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.
Prickly Pear Cactus is very rare in Ontario.
Closeup of a flower.
Flower buds.
A pad.
Nice patch at the University of Guelph Arboretum.
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