Opuntia pilifera F.A.C.Weber

Oponce poilu (fr)

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Opuntia

Characteristics

A cactus. It is a shrub.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in arid places.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-11

Usage

The stem is eaten cooked in soups and stews and roasted. The fruit are cooked and eaten.
Uses animal food food medicinal
Edible fruits stems
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Images

Flower

Opuntia pilifera flower picture by Jorge Hernández López (cc-by-sa)

Distribution

Opuntia pilifera world distribution map, present in Mexico

Conservation status

Opuntia pilifera threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001289886
COL ID 74RNP
BDTFX ID 102972
INPN ID 610566
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Synonyms

Opuntia pilifera var. aurantiisaeta Opuntia pilifera