Opuntia ficus-indica
Παπουτσοσυκιά, Φραγκοσυκιά
There are two Opuntia species in the Cyprus nature. Opuntia ficus-indica is a naturalized invasive species that can be encountered everywhere in Cyprus, at any altitude. It is either planted by people or multiplies itself near other plants of its species, usually at fields where it is used as a natural fence, or inside communities. It is a drought tolerant plant and its fruits are edible. It blooms from May.