Riverina pear

Opuntia elata is a species of cactus found in Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Uruguay.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Riverina pear being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Opuntia rioplatensis
• Opuntia bonaerensis
• Opuntia arechavaletae
• Opuntia anacantha
• Opuntia monacantha
• Opuntia quitensis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Opuntia

Species

Opuntia elata

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