Opuntia velutina
Velvet Opuntia
Also known as: Opuntia affinis Griffiths +3 more
- Opuntia affinis Griffiths
- Opuntia atropes Rose
- Opuntia nelsonii Rose
- Opuntia velutina var. affinis (Griffiths) Bravo
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Opuntia velutina (commonly known as Velvet Opuntia) is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest