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| Identification |
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Genus
Opuntia
Species
rafinesquei
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
devil's tongue
Family
CACTACEAE
Specimen number
S2685
Data source
GrUnFr p292
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
9' - 15'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 2 inches long 1 inch in diameter, has purple pulp, and skin covered with short prickly hairs. It is sweet tasting. Opuntia rafinesquei is most often used stewed or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Stewed
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
2 inches long 1 inch in diameter, has purple pulp, and skin covered with short prickly hairs
Flavor / texture
sweet tasting
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Opuntia rafinesquei is self fertile. Devil's tongue is typically propagated using a cutting. This plant most likely originates from Central and South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Opuntia rafinesquei is a woody perennial. Devil's tongue is evergreen.
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