Opuntia engelmannii (Engelmann's Prickly Pear Cactus)

Opuntia engelmannii, also known as Engelmann's Prickly Pear Cactus, is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has flat, paddle-shaped pads covered in spines and tufts of fine hairs. The cactus produces beautiful yellow flowers in the spring and edible red fruit in the summer. It is a hardy and low-maintenance plant that can adapt to various soil conditions.