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Opuntia dulcis
Sweet pricklypear · Cactaceae
Also known as Opuntia eocarpa.
Opuntia dulcis has been described as a variety of, and is confused with, O.
CactaceaeSucculentUS native
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About Sweet pricklypear
Opuntia dulcis has been described as a variety of, and is confused with, O. phaeacantha. However, O. dulcis is a larger plant with ascending branches, to 2 ft (exceptionally 4 ft). While it is a larger plant, immature specimens of O. dulcis may overlap in size with O. phaeacantha.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | New Mexico, Texas |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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