Coyotillo, Nopal coyotillo
Opuntia azurea
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A cactus. The plants are treelike. It grows 1-2 m high. It has a single trunk. The stem segments are oval and greenish-blue. They are 10-15 cm long and wide. There are 1-3 unequal spines. They are 2-3 cm long. The flowers are bright yellow. The fruit are oval or round. They are red and do not have spines. They are edible.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nopalillo