Prickly Pear Flower

Prickly Pear Flower

Year
1969
Face Value
0.25
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
500000
Themes
Flora
Opuntia ficus-indica
From the Cactaceae family, Opuntia ficus-indica is commonly called prickly pear.
Native to tropical America, it is a plant with bright yellow flowers.
It was introduced to southern Europe and North Africa for its edible fruits.
Fruit picking takes place from July to September.