Opuntia
Synonyms
Cactus, Cholla
Cactus, Prickly-pear
Cholla Cactus
Opuntia ficus
Opuntia ficus-indica
Prickly pear Cactus
Prickly-pear Cactus
A plant genus of the family CACTACEAE. Species with cylindrical joints are called Cholla; flat jointed ones are Prickly-pear.