Opuntia robusta (Nopal Tapon)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Species | robusta |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 3 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | It is found in sandy and gravel slopes in the deserts and grass lands. |
| Leaf Description | 3 cm in diameter flat rounded pads that are 5 cm in length. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are typically yellow and are large. |
| Fruit Description | From a green to purple-red. |
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