Opuntia littoralis
Coastal Prickly Pear, Coastal Pricklypear
Also known as: Opuntia ×occidentalis var. littoralis (Engelm.) Parish +6 more
- Opuntia ×occidentalis var. littoralis (Engelm.) Parish
- Opuntia engelmannii f. littoralis (Engelm.) Schelle
- Opuntia engelmannii var. littoralis Engelm.
- Opuntia lindheimeri var. littoralis (Engelm.) J.M.Coult.
- Opuntia littoralis (Engelm.) Britton & Rose
- Opuntia occidentalis var. littoralis (Engelm.) Parish ex Jeps.
- Opuntia semispinosa Griffiths
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Opuntia littoralis (commonly known as Coastal Prickly-pear) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms