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Horticulture

Frost damage on photograph of Opuntia robusta RCP4-10 161.jpg

Medicinal

The following note refers to the related species O. humifusa. O. humifusa was used by the Native Americans for wounds, burns, rattlesnake bites and warts.
Moerman, Daniel E. (2009) Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p.366

Geographical distribution

  • Northern America, Mexico

Opuntia robusta H. L. Wendl. ex Pfeiff.

Family: CACTACEAE
Genus: Opuntia
Species: robusta H. L. Wendl. ex Pfeiff.
Common names: Wheel Cactus, Silver Dollar Cactus
Distribution summary: Mexico
Conservation status (IUCN Red List): Endangered
Habit: Succulent
Hardiness: H4 - Hardy; average winter
Habitat: Dry, sunny, rocky mountains
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Arid zones (Q)
Flowering months: May, June, July


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