On mature plants, this species has a relatively high yield of purple-red, plump, juicy, edible fruit.
This is one of the species/varieties that are used in the making of jams, jellies and juices, etc.
Eaten by the indigenous people for centuries of what is now known as the southwestern United States and part of Mexico. The fruit is not too naturally sweet straight off the plant, so it is used in jams, jellies and fruit juice mixtures, etc. and the flavor is brought out by the sweetener.
As for the flower color, the plant will come true and yield plants with the orange-red color as pictured from these seeds. Cold Hardy to 15F. Regular Opuntia engelmannii (no variety) has bright yellow flowers that fade to pale orange by the end of the day.

High in anti-oxidants. And other reports show it to help lessen diabetes. Also can be used for Tortoise & Iguana Food.

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