Opuntia triacantha
(Willd.) Sweet
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Summary
Source: WikipediaOpuntia triacantha is a species of cactus known by the common names Spanish lady, Keys Joe-jumper, Big Pine Key prickly-pear, and jumping prickly apple.
Description
A subtropical cactus in the Cactaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Anguilla, Mexico, North America,
References (2)
- Hort. brit. 172. 1826 "triacantha" (As Opuntia triacanthos)
- Lyle, S., 2006, Discovering fruit and nuts. Land Links. p 303
