Opuntia compressa

RHS Plant Profile

spreading prickly pear

Synonyms

Opuntia rafinesquei
Opuntia compressa
Opuntia ammophila
Opuntia pollardii
Opuntia mesacantha
Opuntia vulgaris

Family: Cactaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Genus: Opuntia can be creeping, bushy or tree-like cacti, usually with flattened, pad-like stem segments bearing spines and barbed bristles, and with funnel-shaped flowers followed by spiny, fleshy fruits
Name Status: Correct