Opuntia lutea
Also known as: Nopalea lutea Rose +1 more
- Nopalea lutea Rose
- Opuntia lutea (Rose) Solomon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Opuntia lutea is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua