Opuntia ellisiana (Spineless Prickly Pear)
$ 39.00
Opuntia ellisiana is a spineless form of Opuntia cacanapa. It is derived from cultivation in the United States.
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".
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Nativar |
| Water use | Low |
| Sun exposure | Sun, part shade |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Mature height | 4 ft |
| Mature spread | 6 ft |
| Evergreen | Yes |
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 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
