Cylindropuntia thurberi subsp. alamosensis
Also known as: Cylindropuntia alamosensis (Britton & Rose) Backeb. +2 more
- Cylindropuntia alamosensis (Britton & Rose) Backeb.
- Opuntia alamosensis Britton & Rose
- Opuntia thurberi var. alamosensis (Britton & Rose) Bravo
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Cylindropuntia thurberi subsp. alamosensis is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cylindropuntia thurberi, 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northwest
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