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Opuntia elatior

Scientific Name: Opuntia elatior Mill.
Synonym: Cactus elatior, Cactus tuna var. elatior , Opuntia bergeriana
Family: Cactaceae

Opuntia elatior at Monaco Botanical Garden in late May, as Opuntia bergeriana

Origin: Caribbean, Central America to northern South America

Growth Habits: Shrubby, up to 15 feet tall (4.5 m), pads up to 16 inches long (40 cm)

Blooming Habits:
Yellow with rose stripes, the plants sold as O. bergeriana generally have red flowers.

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