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Santa Rita prickly pear
Opuntia santarita

Family: Cactaceae


What it is like

A cactus. It grows about 1 m tall. The flowers are yellow.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Opuntia chlorotica var. santarita Griffiths and Hare; and others