Wildflowers of Southern Nevada and The Mojave Desert

Mojave Prickly-Pear

	Family Cactus (Cactaceae)
	Species Optunia ericacea var erinacea
	Habitat Dry gravelly and rocky areas
	Blooms May-June
	Height To 8"
	Elevation 1,500 to 8,000
	Comments Also called old-man cactus, cushion cactus