Opuntia occidentalis
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A cactus.
There are about 250 Opuntia species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
A natural hybrid of Opuntia engelmannii and Opuntia phaeacantha