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.