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Grizzly Bear Cactus
Scientific Name: Opuntia polyacantha var. erinacea (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) B.D.Parfitt
Synonym: Opuntia erinacea, Opuntia hystricina var. bensonii
Family: Cactaceae
Grizzly Bear Cactus (Opuntia polyacantha var. erinacea)
An antique photos of Opuntia erinacea in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae
Origin: Western USA

Growth Habits: Cactus, fast growing to 1 foot tall (30 cm), 3 feet spread (90 cm)

Watering Needs: Little water

Propagation: Cuttings

Blooming Habits:
Pink or yellow flowers in spring.

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