opuntia brasiliensis

Opuntia brasiliensis originates from southern Brazil's semi-arid zones, favoring sandy soils and granite outcrops. It is a polycarpic species with sprawling growth, featuring flattened oval cladodes and rigid spines densely arranged in areoles, a distinctive trait within the Opuntia genus. Flattened oval cladodes 10-15 cm long, arranged in open segments; acuminate spines 2-3 cm long; green-gray coloration with bluish hues during colder months.