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Dillen prickly pear (Opuntia dillenii) is a perennial shrub native to Jamaica and various regions of Mexico, including the Gulf Coast, Northeastern, Southeastern, and Southwestern parts. Dillen prickly pear (Latin: Opuntia dillenii, family Cactaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Dillen prickly pear is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Dillen prickly pear is a member of the Cactaceae family native to ALA, FLA, GEO, MXG, MXE, and MXT. Dillen prickly pear thrives in light to moist conditions and prefers well-draining soils that are light (sandy) or medium-textured with a pH of 7–7.5.
Dillen prickly pear grows best in USDA zone 10-12, 9/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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