Opuntia strobiliformis (Pine or Spruce Cone Cactus, Paper Spine Cactus,)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Species | strobiliformis |
| Synonyms | Tephrocactus articulatus |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | This species is native to the western Argentinian provinces of Catamarca, Cordoba, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, San Luis and Santiago del Estero. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 30 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Habitat | In its native range it grows at an altitude of between 500-1,300 m in a semi-arid, cool, dry climate that is warm in winter but has infrequent summer rainfalls. |
| Flower Description | The bell-shaped, pink or pale yellow flowers with yellow stamens are 4-5 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. |
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