Prickly-pear, Opuntia
Prickly-Pear is known for its edible fruit and flat pads. It is likely to be found in or near the desert mountains, especially the peninsular ranges. The species of prickly-pear most commonly seen in Anza-Borrego is Beavertail Cactus, Opuntia basilaris var. basilaris whose ranges extends to lower elevations. Desert Prickly-Pear, Opuntia phaeacantha, is another common species.
Among the uncommon Opuntia species in Anza-Borrego are Engelmann's Prickly Pear (O. engelmannii var. engelmannii) and Mohave Prickly-Pear (O. polyacantha var. erinacea).
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