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Perennials, Tropicals > Opuntia > Opuntia polyacantha > Opuntia polyacantha var. trichophora

Opuntia polyacantha

var. trichophora





Origin:  Southern United States of America.
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Opuntia
Species
polyacantha
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Variety
trichophora
Height
40 cm
Spread
2-3 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
May
General Description
Low mat or clump forming with large bluish-green terminal joints.
Cultivation
Sandy soils, drought tolerant.
Habitat
Woodland plains, hills or canyonsides at an altitude of 1,500-2,400 m.
Leaf Description
Wispy white lower spines that cover the joints, 3.8-7.5 cm in length and the larger spines, 2.5 cm in length and a reddish-brown colour, 6-10 per areole.
Flower Description
Yellow on occasion pink or red flowers with yellow filaments 9 mm in length, anthers 1.5 mm long and greenish-yellow style 12-22 mm.
Fruit Description
Brown or pale drown in colour, obovoid, covered in spines, 2-4 x 1.2-2.5 cm.
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