| Family Name | Cactaceae |
| Scientific name | Opuntia Lanceolata |
| Common name | / |
| Growth habit | Central America, dry and hot. |
| Leaf | Cladodes flat, long of 15 ~ 30cm. |
| Flower | Bright yellow, about 7cm in diameter. |
| Fruit | Fleshy mucus, pear-shaped, long 5 to 7 cm, purple thorn. |
| More to learn | Numerous stamens, row amounting round, shorter than the petals; erect, 6-lobed stigma. -White soft thorn never takes off as for protection. Able to withstand the low temperature of 0 degrees Celsius, and the most suitable cactus for indoor cultivation. |
| Properties | Bitter, cool; detoxification, prevent swelling. |
| Treats | Analgesic, antitussive and antidiarrheal. |
| Reference | The Characteristics of Opuntia lanceolata The usage in Chinese Medicine Introduction about general Opuntia Best Conditions for Opuntia Lanceolata |