Opuntia cespitosa
Eastern Pricklypear · Cactaceae
Also known as Opuntia caespitosa. Common names: Devil's-tongue, Eastern prickly-pear, Eastern prickly-pear cactus.
Opuntia cespitosa, commonly called the eastern prickly pear, is a species of cactus native to North America.
About Eastern Pricklypear
Opuntia cespitosa, commonly called the eastern prickly pear, is a species of cactus native to North America. It most common west of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River, where it is found in the Midwest, Upper South and in Ontario. Its natural habitat is in dry, open areas, such as outcrops, glades, and barrens.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
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| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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