Opuntia microdasys
Angel's Wings, Bunny Ears Prickly Pear
Other regional names: Golden Bristle +1 more
- Golden Bristle
- Golden Bristle Cactus
Also known as: Cactus microdasys Lehm. +8 more
- Cactus microdasys Lehm.
- Opuntia macrocalyx Griffiths
- Opuntia microdasys f. minor (Salm-Dyck) Schelle
- Opuntia microdasys subsp. microdasys
- Opuntia microdasys var. albispina Fobe
- Opuntia microdasys var. laevior Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia microdasys var. minor Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia microdasys var. pallida Borg
- Opuntia pulvinata DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in North America, Opuntia microdasys (commonly known as Angel's-wings or Bunny-Ears Prickly-Pear) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
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)
Algeria, Arizona, Baleares, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, France, Free State, Greece, India, Italy, KwaZulu-Natal, New South Wales, North Caucasus, Northern Provinces, Portugal, Queensland, South Australia, Spain, Tunisia, Victoria, Western Australia