UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Opuntia fragilis    ( Fragile Prickly Pear )

Family: CACTACEAE


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Species: Opuntia fragilis (Nutt.) Haw.

Depiction: Perennial; Found in dry, open areas (common in dry regions of the cascades, olympic peninsula and southern Vancouver Island)

Photo Location: Drumheller, B.C

Photograph Date: April 19th, 2005

Photographer: Roy Rea


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