natural herbs
Bunny Ears
Opuntia microdasys
Herb: Bunny Ears
Latin name: Opuntia microdasys
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Description of the plant:
Plant:
EvergreenPerennial
Height:
60 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
July toAugust
Medicinal use of Bunny Ears:
None knownKnown hazards of Opuntia microdasys:
The plant has numerous minutely barbed glochids (hairs) that are easily dislodged when the plant is touched and they then become stuck to the skin where they are difficult to see and remove. They can cause considerable discomfort.Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.