Opuntia gosseliniana

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A cactus. It is tree like and spiny. It grows 1-2 m tall. The fruit are purple and barrel shaped.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in the desert. It grows between 700-1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, pads

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Opuntia santa-rita (Griffiths & Hare) Rose; and others Some systems have Opuntia santarita (Griffiths & Hare) Rose as a species in its own right.