Opuntia aureispina
Golden Spined Prickly Pear, Rio Grande Pricklypear
Also known as: Cylindropuntia aureispina (S.Brack & K.D.Heil) Pinkava & B.D.Parfitt +6 more
- Cylindropuntia aureispina (S.Brack & K.D.Heil) Pinkava & B.D.Parfitt
- Opuntia azurea var. aureispina (S.Brack & K.D.Heil) A.M.Powell & Weedin
- Opuntia azurea var. diplopurpurea A.M.Powell & Weedin
- Opuntia azurea var. discolor Weedin
- Opuntia azurea var. parva A.M.Powell & Weedin
- Opuntia luteispina Guiggi
- Opuntia macrocentra var. aureispina S.Brack & K.D.Heil
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Originating in North America, Opuntia aureispina (commonly known as Golden-spined Prickly-pear or Rio Grande Pricklypear) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, 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.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas