toopuntia
Toopuntia is a genus of cacti belonging to the subfamily Opuntioideae. These plants are characterized by their flattened, segmented stems, often referred to as pads or cladodes. Like other members of the Opuntioideae subfamily, toopuntia species typically have areoles, which are small, cushion-like structures from which spines and glochids (small, barbed bristles) emerge. The flowers of toopuntia are usually brightly colored, often yellow, orange, or pink, and are borne from the areoles. Following flowering, these cacti produce fleshy fruits, commonly known as prickly pears.
The distribution of toopuntia species is primarily in the Americas, with a significant presence in arid and
Toopuntia species have a variety of uses, including ornamental value in gardens and landscapes due to their