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Also known as Engelmann's Prickly Pear, this is an evergreen cactus that can reach 6 feet in height, with a spread of up to 15 feet. Its produces thick, spiny pads for leaves and funnel-shaped, yellow or orange-red flowers that bloom from April to May. Cactus-Apple grows in full sun and dry conditions, and produces edible, egg-shaped, fleshy fruit much loved by wildlife.
May Attract
Cactus-Apple is thought to attract these families of birds
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