Opuntia santa-rita
(Griffiths & Hare) Rose
Santa Rita prickly pear
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Description
A cactus in the family Cactaceae that grows about 1 m tall and produces yellow flowers. It is found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Desert Survivors Online Plant Database
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