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Brittle Pricklypear

Opuntia fragilis

The Brittle Pricklypear is a small cactus that loves sunny places! It has flat pads and pretty yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. This cactus can grow in rocky areas and is very special because it can survive in tough conditions.

Lebensraum: Desert

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The Brittle Pricklypear has small, flattened, oval-shaped pads that form low, sprawling clumps, often tinged with purple in cool weather. It displays vibrant yellow, sometimes orange, cup-shaped flowers. Its pads are noticeably smaller and more fragile than other pricklypear cacti.

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Brittle Pricklypear
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Brittle Pricklypear

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Interessante Fakten

Despite its name, its fruit (a 'tuna') is sweet and juicy when ripe!

If a pad breaks off, it can roll in the wind to a new spot and grow roots!

It holds the record as the cactus found farthest north in Canada!

Its name 'brittle' comes from how easily its pads break off with just a touch!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Snap-Off Spreader

Brittle Pricklypear has pads that easily detach, allowing them to root and grow new plants quickly, spreading its territory.

Fähigkeit

Desert Drink Storage

This cactus can store lots of water in its thick, succulent pads, helping it survive long periods without rain.

Fähigkeit

Invisible Needle Defense

It has tiny, hair-like spines called glochids that easily embed in skin, making it unpleasant for predators to eat.

Fähigkeit

Arctic Armor

Brittle Pricklypear is one of the most cold-hardy cacti, able to survive freezing temperatures in northern climates.

Maße und Details

Höhe
5-30 cm
Ausbreitung
30-150 cm
Blütengröße
2-3 cm
Blütezeit
Spring-summer
Essbar
Ja
Giftigkeit
Leicht
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits bright yellow flowers for nectar.

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Busy collecting pollen from its blooms.

eaten by

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Deer browse its pads, despite the spines.

eaten by

Deer mouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

Eats its small, sweet fruits and sometimes pads.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Be careful around cacti! Their spines can poke you.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Brittle Pricklypear?

5-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von Brittle Pricklypear?

30-150 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von Brittle Pricklypear?

2-3 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von Brittle Pricklypear?

Spring-summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Brittle Pricklypear?

Ja

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Brittle Pricklypear?

Leicht

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Brittle Pricklypear?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Brittle Pricklypear?

Insekten

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