Opuntia polyacantha
Plains prickly pear
Evergreen perennial
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The Opuntia polyacantha plant species is found in N. America - British Columbia to Oregon and Texas It is a member of the Cactaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Plains prickly pear.

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Latin Name:  Opuntia polyacantha
Common Name:  Plains prickly pear
Family:  Cactaceae
Author:  Haw.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant has numerous minutely barbed glochids (hairs) that are easily dislodged when the plant is touched and they then become stuck to the skin where they are difficult to see and remove. They can cause considerable discomfort[200].
 
Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  1
 
Habitat:  Dry prairies, sand hills and rocks[204].

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