Mazhar Botanic Garden

Opuntia tomentosa Salm-Dyck

Velvety tree pear

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000990
Common name: Velvety tree pear
English name: Woolllyjoint Pricklypear
Arabic name: اوبونتيا تومنتوزا
Native: Mexico, Guatemala
Country: Guatemala Mexico
(PGR): Rare

Shrub cactus 2-6 m tall, erect, often with a trunk and tree-like segment obovate 15-30 cm long, 6-12 cm wide, tomentose to velvety spines sometimes present on younger segments  flowers yellow or orange fruits berries tomentose, oval in shape

ornamental. edible fruit, eaten raw or made into j         jellies an jams. Medicinal.

Opuntia velutina var macdougaliana (Rose) Bravo

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Texture: Loam Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Topography: Desert
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Stem cuttings
Flowering time:
Zone: 8b : 10b
pH range: 6-7.5

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