Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. coloradensis
Also known as: Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa var. coloradensis (L.D.Benson) Pinkava +1 more
- Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa var. coloradensis (L.D.Benson) Pinkava
- Opuntia acanthocarpa var. coloradensis L.D.Benson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. coloradensis is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to 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)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah
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