Opuntieae 86 images Created 11 May 2015
Opuntioideae is a widespread subfamily of the cactus family, Cactaceae, and are more commonly known collectively as prickly-pear cacti, those with flat pads or paddles, that are important both commercially and agriculturally. They are found in nearly every state of the United States, excluding most of New England and are also native to every Canadian province west of Quebec.