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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