Opuntia galapageia


Scientific Name: Opuntia galapageia Hensl.
Family: Cactaceae
(Opuntia galapageia)
Opuntia galapageia at the DBG in Phoenix in May

Origin: Galapagos Islands

Growth Habits: Prickly pear, up to 15 feet tall (4.5 m), each pad up to 15 inches long (37 cm)

(Opuntia galapageia)
Opuntia galapageia in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae


Blooming Habits:
Yellow flowers, 2.5 inches in diameter (6 cm)


 

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