Wildlife
Plains pricklypear
Opuntia polyacantha
Habitat
Sun River Valley
Conservation
Secure
First Observed
1806-07-10
Lewis maybe confused one prickly pear with the eastern species, but he noted two species in bloom along the Sun River.
Recent sightings
Where it’s being seen today
37 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2019–2025. Most recent: 2025-10-28. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.
