Opuntia nemoralis

Opuntia nemoralis

Native to:
United States | AR, LA, MO, TX

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cactaceae
Genus:
Opuntia
Species:
Opuntia nemoralis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Succulent
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash