Eastern Prickly PearOpuntia humifusa
a.k.a. Devil's-tongue
Eastern Prickly Pear is one of two species of prickly pear cactus native to Minnesota. A perfect choice for hot summer sites, tolerates a range of soil conditions as long as soil is well-drained. Germinates readily from seeds.
USDA symbol: OPHU
General Information
| Plant Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 to 12 inches |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Low |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 3 |
| Salt Tolerance | High |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | May to July |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Restoration |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 2 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Slow |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Yellow Medicine |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland |