식물/들꽃-선인장과(Cactaceae)
Opuntia megasperma J.T.Howell
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Description
Opuntia megasperma (also called Big-seeded 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 megasperma is used as a food source and for its ornamental value. It is also used to create fences and windbreaks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Opuntia megasperma var. megaspermaOpuntia megasperma var. mesophytica Lundh
Opuntia megasperma var. orientalis (J.T.Howell) D.M.Porter
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Opuntia megasperma 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.
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