Opuntias Sentence Examples

Cactaceae belong almost entirely to the New World; but some of the Opuntias have been so long distributed over certain parts of Europe, especially on the shores of the Mediterranean and the volcanic soil of Italy, that they appear in some places to have taken possession of the soil, and to be distinguished with difficulty from the aboriginal vegetation.

The Spanish Americans plant the Opuntias around their houses, where they serve as impenetrable fences.

Many of the Opuntias produce beautiful flowers from the middle of June to October, which in many cases are remarkable for their bright color.