Cylindropuntia ramosissima
Also known as: Cylindropuntia ramosissima var. cristata (K.Schum.) P.V.Heath +4 more
- Cylindropuntia ramosissima var. cristata (K.Schum.) P.V.Heath
- Grusonia ramosissima (Engelm.) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia ramosissima Engelm.
- Opuntia tesselata Engelm.
- Opuntia tesselata var. cristata K.Schum.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Cylindropuntia ramosissima 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.
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