Prickly Pear Cactus

Description:

Typically have flat round paddles, fixed sharp spines and small hair like prickles that can easily detach and penetrate skin. Many grow into dense, tangled structures.

Habitat:

Native only to Western hemisphere. Very cold tolerant, frequently found in arid areas.

Notes:

This small flowering example of the prickly pear catus was seen in Koreshan State Historic Site in one of the gardens.