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pricklypear

Pricklypear

LATIN NAME
Opuntia spp.

LONGEVITY
Perennial

SEASON
Evergreen

ORIGIN
Native

DETAILS:

  • There are 10 recognized varieties of purple-fruited pricklypear, and these may hybridize with other Opuntia species. This would explain some of the previous taxonomic confusion. “Brown- spined” pricklypear (Opuntia phaeacantha) is likely the most widespread and common pricklypear in the southwest.
  • The bright yellow to pink-orange flowers appear in May to June. The purplish, maroon, fleshy fruit (tunas) are relished by people and eagerly devoured by javelina, pack rats and coyotes.
  • Livestock will graze the pads and fruit when the spines have been burned off.
  • Adapted to a variety of habitats throughout the western portion of Texas.

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