Opuntia cespitosa
Opuntia cespitosa
- Native to:
- Canada | ON | United States | AL, AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV | Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Opuntia
- Species:
- Opuntia cespitosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days; sow in well-drained soil.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash