Spineless Prickly Pear (Opuntia ellisiana)

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Size 4" 5" 1 gallon 2-3 gallon 5 gallon

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Opuntia ellisiana Griffiths

Spineless Prickly Pear, Tigertongue, South Texas Pricklypear

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Synonym(s): Opuntia ×ellisiana

USDA Symbol: OPEL3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Opuntia ellisiana is a spinless form of Opuntia cacanapa.

Opuntia ellisiana is derived from cultivation in the United States.

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: 3-6'
Fruit: Red

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Pink , Orange , Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , NM , TX
Native Distribution: Opuntia ellisiana is known only from cultivation in the United States.

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Medium , High
Conditions Comments: The spineless prickly pear is a great addition to the landscape for those seeking a cactus form, showy blooms and bright red fruits (tunas). Beware, although it doesn't have long sharp spines, the tiny glochids (slivers) are very irritating to the skin if the plant is not handled correctly. Grab the pads between the glochid "dots"

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Deer Resistant: Moderate

Image Information

Photographer: Mathews, Ray
City: Austin
County: Travis
State: TX
Location Notes: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Homeowner Demonstration Garden.
Accession date: 2014-08-12
Filename: RCM_IMG1556.JPG
Slide Index: Spineless prickly pear - Best Wildflowers Spring 2013 DSC08981
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Landscape
Shot: A flowering plant.
Date Taken: 6/2/2013
NPIN Image Id: 39618

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