Opuntia macrocentra aka Black-Spined Prickly Pear

Opuntia macrocentra is known for purple-tinged pads armed with long dark spines. Black Spined Pricklypear spreads widely, flowers brightly, and handles drought once established.

Opuntia engelmannii var lindheimeri aka Texas Prickly Pear

Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri develops broad flat pads, yellow flowers, and edible reddish fruit. Texas Pricklypear can become a large spreading specimen suited to hot, sunny landscapes.