Cylindropuntia alcahes
Also known as: Cylindropuntia brevispina (H.E.Gates) Backeb. +3 more
- Cylindropuntia brevispina (H.E.Gates) Backeb.
- Grusonia alcahes (F.A.C.Weber) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia alcahes F.A.C.Weber
- Opuntia brevispina H.E.Gates
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Cylindropuntia alcahes is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
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, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Northwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms