Cactus ID?

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Islander
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Cactus ID?

Post by Islander » Sun Jan 20, 2008 7:23 pm

This cactus does is not affected by winter moisture. Can anyone identify this specimen located in Victoria, BC?

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Alchris
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Post by Alchris » Sun Jan 20, 2008 10:35 pm

It could be Opuntia basilaris( beavertail cactus).

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Post by Paul Ont » Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:50 am

I think it is probably Opuntia phaeacantha. It grows equally well here in zone 4b/5a!
Allen, if you want to try a few pads in Edmonton, let me know this spring!
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Post by Alchris » Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:31 am

Thanks for the offer Paul.

I'll contact you in the spring.

Allen
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