Pear Fruit Cactus
Pear Fruit Cactus Plant Properties
Chinese Name: Pear Fruit Cactus, Alias: Xian Tao, Latin Name: Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller, Family: Cactaceae, Genus: Cactus, Origin: MexicoPear Fruit Cactus Plant Introduction
The Pear Fruit Cactus is a succulent shrub or small tree, 1.5-5m tall, with a cylindrical trunk in older plants. The seeds are numerous, reniform and elliptical. The flowering period is May to June. It propagates through seeds and branches. It is introduced in various southern regions as a fence. Its fruits are spread by birds and other animals, and it grows wild. Its spines can injure livestock, affecting grazing. The roots and stems of the Pear Fruit Cactus can be used as medicine, with the effects of clearing the lungs and stopping cough, cooling blood and detoxifying.
Pear Fruit Cactus Photo Gallery
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