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Cow Tongue Prickly Pear

Scientific Name: Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis (Griffiths) B.D. Parfitt & D.J. Pinkava (IK)
Synonym: Opuntia linguiformis
Family: Cactaceae

Opuntia engelmannii var. linguiformis at the DBG in early May

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 10-13

Frost Tolerance: 10°F (-12°C)

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Central Texas

Growth Habits: Prickly pear forming dense clumps, up to 10 feet tall (3 m) or more; gray-green pads

Watering Needs: Low water use

Propagation: Cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Yellow orange flowers in the spring.

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