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Mojave Prickly Pear (Opuntia erinacea) is a cactus native to the arid regions of Arizona, California, Nevada, and parts of Mexico. Mojave Prickly Pear (Latin: Opuntia erinacea, family Cactaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mojave 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.
Mojave Prickly Pear is a member of the Cactaceae family native to ARI and UTA. Mojave Prickly Pear thrives in full sun and requires dry conditions, making it suitable for xeriscaping.
Mojave Prickly Pear grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun light, dry water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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