Botanical Name: Opuntia microdasys 'Monstrosa'
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Common Name: Funny Bunny  
Plant photo of: Opuntia microdasys 'Monstrosa'
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Plant Type

Cactus

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Kathleen Moore
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Evergreen cactus grows to 3' x 3'. Gray green pads are covered in velvety yellow polka dots of sharp yellow spines. This plant should be kept away from high traffic areas. Flowers are yellow and appear in spring. Accepts full sun. Frost tender at higher elevations. Native to Mexico.