Opuntia undulata
Griffiths
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Description
A cactus. It is tree like. The trunk is 30 cm long and the branches are open. The stem segments are large and can be wavy along the edge. They are 35-55 cm wide. The flowers are creamy white. They fruit are red with an orange tint. They are 9-10 cm long and 4-5 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, North America,
Notes
There are about 250 Opuntia species.
References (4)
- Anderson, E.F., 2001, The Cactus Family, Timber Press p 524
- Annual Rep. Missouri Bot. Gard. 22:32. 1911
- Fernandez-Lopez, J. A., et al, 2010, Determination of Antioxidant Constituents in Cactus Pear Fruits. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 65:253-259
- Hermandez Bermejo, J.E., and Leon, J. (Eds.), 1994, Neglected Crops. 1492 from a different perspective. FAO Plant Production and Protection Series No 26. FAO, Rome. p15
