Opuntia echios J.T.Howell

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Description

Opuntia echios (also called Wooly Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and has a flattened, oval shape with yellow spines. It has yellow flowers and red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia echios is a cactus species native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Opuntia echios var. echios
Opuntia echios var. gigantea Howell
Opuntia echios var. zacana (J.T.Howell) E.F.Anderson & Walk.
Opuntia echios var. barringtonensis E.Y.Dawson
Opuntia echios var. inermis E.Y.Dawson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of  Opuntia echios is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

Opuntia echios (Opuntia Echios, Echios Prickly Pear Cactus, Echios Nopal Cactus) - Uses, Benefits & Common Names (selinawamucii.com)

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