Opuntia ficus-indica

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Read about Opuntia ficus-indica in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Opuntia ficus-indica, Mill. (O. gymnocarpa, A. Web.). Indian Fig. Fig. 2598. An erect, tree-like plant; reaching the height of 10-15 ft., and with a woody cylindrical trunk: joints (elliptical or oblong, often with bluish bloom, thick, often 18 in. long and one-third as wide: areoles orbicular and sparingly covered with white wool and yellow bristles; spines usually wanting, occasionally 1-2 small weak ones are present: fls. yellow, expanding to 3—4 in. diam.: fr. yellow, with reddish pulp, bristly, 2 in. diam., edible. Mex. J.H. III. 68:447.— A species widely grown throughout the warm temperate regions of the world. In some regions, escaping from cult., it has become a troublesome weed. Frequently cult, for its fr. under the name of Indian fig. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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