![]() The Century plant is a large succulent shrub with prickly edged leaves. It produces a tall main stem with branches and many cluster of flowers. In early spring to summer, large bright yellow flowers bloom. ![]() Prickly pear (Optuntia dillenii)One of the more common Optuntia species in the dry coastal scrublands of St. John. The red pear-shaped fruit and the pads are edible. It produces 2-3 inch yellow flowers.![]()
This colorful cactus is found on the rocky outcroppings of the north shore. It blooms in the spring and has a club-shaped dark red fruit.
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