The botanical trait,nutriments and healthy function of the opuntia dillenii haw,as well as its application were summarized. The future application was also discussed.

• 综述仙人掌植物学特性、营养成分、保健功能以及仙人掌资源综合开发利用,同时也指出仙人掌资源开发利用具有广阔的前景。