Opuntia sulphurea
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A cactus.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 500-3,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh and for drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit, cladodes
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Patina, Penca, Tuna de monte, Tunilla
Synonyms
Opuntia pampeana Speg.; Opuntia vulpina F. A. C. Weber;