Opuntia cespitosa

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Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Order:Caryophyllales
Opuntia cespitosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Opuntia
Species:
O. cespitosa
Binomial name
Opuntia cespitosa

Opuntia cespitosa, commonly called the eastern prickly pear,[1] is a species of cactus native to North America.

Opuntia cespitosa is a prostrate succulent shrub, usually no more than 1-2 segments tall. It has large white spines, and a low layer of reddish-brown glochids, which break off in the skin if touched. It produces a yellow and red flower in late spring.[2]

Taxonomy

This species was historically included in a broadly defined Opuntia humifusa group, which is found further to the east. Opuntia cespitosa differs from Opuntia humifusa in its flowers having a red center.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Invasive plant

References

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