Appearance
Like most prickly pears, the pads are flat. Unlike most prickly pears, they have a violet, pink, or red tinge, hence the name. The cactus reaches mature heights of one to five feet and blooms either yellow or red.Distribution
The above-mentioned taxonomic issues complicate any attempt to describe the distribution of particular varieties or species. "O. gosseliniana" is especially known from Mexico, but has been reported from Arizona.References:
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