Opuntia orbiculata
Also known as: Opuntia crinifera Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiff. +5 more
- Opuntia crinifera Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiff.
- Opuntia crinifera var. lanigera Pfeiff.
- Opuntia dillei Griffiths
- Opuntia metternichii Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia pintadera Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia senilis Roezl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Opuntia orbiculata is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas