Cylindropuntia whipplei subsp. whipplei
Also known as: Cylindropuntia hualpaensis (Hester) Backeb. +2 more
- Cylindropuntia hualpaensis (Hester) Backeb.
- Opuntia hualpaensis Hester
- Opuntia whipplei var. laevior Engelm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Cylindropuntia whipplei subsp. whipplei is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, this subspecies is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cylindropuntia whipplei, 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)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah
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