Prickly-Pear Cactus

Opuntia littoralis or Prickly-Pear Cactus

Opuntia littoralis or Prickly-Pear Cactus is a paddle-shaped cactus that bears red fruit and yellow & red flowers. It can be found covering the slopes below the main road to the Park exit. It is one of the Park’s most low-maintenance plants requiring little water while providing food and protective habitat for wildlife.