coastal pricklypear

Opuntia littoralis, a dicot, is a shrub (stem succulent) that is native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America.  It’s bloom period is May-June. This plant has known uses according to Wikipedia. 

As food   Nutrition   Regional food uses   Phytochemicals and folk medicine

additional informational links: Wikipedia , Calflora 

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