- Source: Opuntia littoralis
Opuntia littoralis is a species of prickly pear cactus known by the common name coastal pricklypear. It is sometimes called the sprawling prickly pear due to its short stems and habit of growing close to the ground. "Littoral" means "pertaining to the seashore".
Distribution
Opuntia littoralis is native to Southern California and Baja California, México, where it grows in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats. It is also found offshore on the Islas Coronados, located south-southwest of Tijuana, Baja California and San Diego, California, as well as the California Channel Islands. This cactus is variable in appearance; there are several varieties and hybrids where similar species are mutually found.
Description
Opuntia littoralis generally grows in dense clumps spreading several meters wide and up to a meter (3 ft) tall. The branches are made up of oval-shaped flat segments up to 22 centimetres (8.7 in) long. It is covered in clusters of yellowish spines 2 to 4 centimetres (0.79 to 1.57 in) long. The flowers are pale yellow to dull red occurring in May to June. The fruit is purplish red and up to 5 centimetres (2.0 in) long. The fruit is edible.
References
External links
CalFlora Database — Opuntia littoralis
Jepson Manual Treatment: Opuntia littoralis
Opuntia littoralis Photo gallery
Opuntia littoralis photo gallery at Opuntia Web
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Opuntia
- Rubah pulau abu-abu
- Opuntia littoralis
- Opuntia
- List of Opuntia species
- San Nicolas Island
- Coronado Islands
- Ozamia fuscomaculella
- Micrarionta opuntia
- Island fox
- Dactylopius opuntiae
- Coastal sage scrub
