Opuntia erinacea var. erinacea
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Opuntia erinacea var. erinacea is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Opuntia erinacea, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah
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