Opuntia littoralis - Western Prickly Pear, Coast Prickly Pear (Plant)

Found throughout the coastal areas of Los Angeles County. The fruits are edible. Makes a great barrier! Plant Characteristics Family Name Cactaceae Species Name Opuntia littoralis Common Name Western Prickly Pear, Coast Prickly Pear Plant Type Cactus/Succulent Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months April, May, June Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 3ft. x 6ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Clumping, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution South Coast, southern Penisular Ranges, Channel Islands; Mexico Natural Habitat Coastal sage scrub, chaparral; below 1,300' Specialty Features