Semaphore Pricklypear 🛑 Endangered

Consolea macracantha

Native to:
Cuba, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cactaceae
Genus:
Consolea
Species:
Consolea macracantha
USDA Symbol:
COCO14

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes