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Known to commonly flower in Might, the reproductive biology of this taxon has not been studied. Certain other Opuntia species require cross-pollination for seed-set and many are pollinated by bees. Vegetative reproduction, which is the production of new plants from sources other than seed, is typical in Bakersfield cactus and quite a few associated species. Fallen pads conveniently root if enough water is offered, but Bakersfield cactus does not survive prolonged inundation. To the North, cacti are located across southern Canada from Ontario to the East to British Columbia in the West. In the drier, milder western variety, cacti can...