Opuntia littoralis
Introduction '''''Opuntia littoralis''''' is a species of prickly pear cactus known by the common name '''coastal pricklypear'''. It is sometimes called the '''sprawling prickly pear''' due to its short stems and habit of growing close to the ground. ''"Littoral"'' means "pertaining to the seashore".
Distribution ''Opuntia littoralis'' is native to Southern California and Baja California, México, where it grows in coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats. It is also found offshore on the Islas Coronados, located south-southwest of Tijuana, Baja California and San Diego, California, as well as the California Channel Islands. This cactus is variable in appearance; there are several varieties and hybrids where similar species are mutually found.
Description ''Opuntia littoralis'' generally grows in dense clumps spreading several meters wide and up to a meter-3 feet tall. The branches are made up of oval-shaped flat segments up to  long. It is covered in clusters of yellowish spines  long. The flowers are pale yellow to dull red occurring in May to June. The fruit is purplish red and up to  long. The fruit is edible.
References
External links * CalFlora Database — ''Opuntia littoralis''* Jepson Manual Treatment: ''Opuntia littoralis''* ''Opuntia littoralis'' Photo gallery* Opuntia littoralis photo gallery at Opuntia Web