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Opuntia fortanelli

Cholla, Prickly Pear
Other regional names: Prickly Pear Cactus +1 more
  • Prickly Pear Cactus
  • Pricklypear
Also known as: Cactodendron J.M.Bigelow +16 more
  • Cactodendron J.M.Bigelow
  • Cactus Lem.
  • Chaffeyopuntia Fric & Schelle
  • Chaffeyopuntia Frič & Schelle ex Kreuz.
  • Clavarioidia Kreuz.
  • Ficindica St.-Lag.
  • Nopalea Salm-Dyck
  • Opuntia ×bernichiana
  • Parviopuntia Soulaire & Marn.-Lap.
  • Phyllarthus Neck. ex M.Gomez
  • Platyopuntia (Engelm.) Frič & Schelle ex Kreuz.
  • Platyopuntia Ritter
  • Plutonopuntia P.V.Heath
  • Salmiopuntia Fric
  • Subulatopuntia Frič & Schelle
  • Tunas Lunell
  • Weberiopuntia Fric

Naturally occurring in North America, Opuntia fortanelli (commonly known as Cholla or Prickly-Pear) is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.

Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Cactus

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast

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