Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. major
Also known as: Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. ramosa +7 more
- Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. ramosa
- Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa var. major (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) Pinkava
- Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa var. ramosa (Peebles) Backeb.
- Opuntia acanthocarpa var. major (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) L.D.Benson
- Opuntia acanthocarpa var. ramosa Peebles
- Opuntia echinocarpa subsp. robustior J.M.Coult.
- Opuntia echinocarpa var. major Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow
- Opuntia echinocarpa var. robustior J.M.Coult.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Indigenous to North America, Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa subsp. major is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, 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)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest
Base Species & Variations