Tunilla, Tuna de Miguel
Miqueliopuntia miquelli
Family: Cactaceae
What it is like
A shrub cactus. It grows 1.5 m high. It is very thorny. The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. In Chile it grows from sea level to 2,000 m altitude. It grows in dry arid areas. It grows in areas with rain of 100-300 mm in winter. It grows in full sun. It suits hardiness zones 10 & 11. It cannot tolerate frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit