Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. acanthocarpa
Also known as: Grusonia acanthocarpa (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) G.D.Rowley +3 more
- Grusonia acanthocarpa (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia acanthocarpa Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow
- Opuntia acanthocarpa subsp. acanthocarpa
- Opuntia acanthocarpa var. acanthocarpa
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. acanthocarpa is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this subspecies is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Utah
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