COMMON NAME
SCIENTIFIC NAME
ALSO KNOWN AS
Central pricklypear, Hairspine cactus, Starvation pricklypear
Plant family
Cactus (Cactaceae)
Plant group
Wildflowers and Herbs
Budburst is a project of the
Chicago Botanic Garden
One of the treasures of the
Forest Preserves of Cook County
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