| Description | Nopal Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica Grey Form) has almost spineless pads. Produces an edible pear-like fruit. |
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| Pronunciation | (oh-PUN-shee-uh) |
| Plant Type | Cactus, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-12 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, dry, drought tolerant |
| Soil & Site | average, dry |
| Flowers | The flowers have many overlapping yellow petals that open into a large cup shape. |
| Fruit | Edible, watery flesh with varied flavors, sometimes slightly sweet, contains many edible seeds. Large, sweet fruits are called tunas. |
| Leaves | Leaves present only on emerging growth. |
| Stems | The evergreen stems consist of succulent, flattened, oval, or spatula-shaped cladodes called pads. They are grayish and almost spineless. |
| Dimensions | 10-15 by 10-15 feet (HS) |
| Propagation | rooting of the pads, seeds |
| Native Site | Mexico |
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