Cylindropuntia bigelovii
Also known as: Grusonia bigelowii (Engelm.) G.D.Rowley +2 more
- Grusonia bigelowii (Engelm.) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia bigelowii Engelm.
- Opuntia bigelowii var. ciribe W.T.Marshall
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Cylindropuntia bigelovii is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is.