Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Opuntia ficus-indica (Mission Cactus/Tuna Cactus)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Opuntia ficus-indica (Mission Cactus/Tuna Cactus). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer near the Preserve high point.
Opuntia ficus-indica (Mission Cactus/Tuna Cactus). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in summer near the Preserve high point.