Opuntia leucotricha
Aaron's Beard Prickly Pear, Arborescent Pricklypear
Also known as: Consolea leucacantha (Link & Otto) Lem. +12 more
- Consolea leucacantha (Link & Otto) Lem.
- Nopalea angustifrons Lindb.
- Opuntia durangensis Britton & Rose
- Opuntia erythrocentron Lem. ex C.F.Först.
- Opuntia fulvispina Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiff.
- Opuntia fulvispina var. badia Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia fulvispina var. laevior Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiff.
- Opuntia leucacantha Link & Otto
- Opuntia leucacantha Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia leucacantha var. laevior Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia leucacantha var. subferox Salm-Dyck ex C.F.Först
- Opuntia leucantha Link & Otto ex Pfeiff.
- Opuntia leucotricha var. fulvispina F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Opuntia leucotricha (commonly known as Aaron's-beard prickly-pear or Arborescent Pricklypear) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
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)
Canary Is., Free State, Galápagos, Italy, Portugal, Spain