Cow's Tongue Prickly Pear

Named for its uniquely spade-shaped leaves, the Cow’s Tongue Prickly Pear Cactus grows several large upward leaves that reach up to 4 feet. The recognizable color and texture are reminiscent of most Prickly Pear varieties, but the unique shape of the Cow’s Tongue Prickly Pear sets this species apart from the pack. The Cow’s Tongue Prickly Pear blooms large yellow flowers in late spring, followed by large pods of edible red fruit.