Opuntia × cristalensis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Opuntia × cristalensis is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Its recorded native-climate profile places it mainly within subtropical conditions. The known parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid is linked below; botanical databases may record only one parent when the other is undocumented.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
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Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
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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)
Argentina Northeast
Parent Species