Opuntia × occidentalis
Also known as: Opuntia lindheimeri var. occidentalis (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) J.M.Coult. +1 more
- Opuntia lindheimeri var. occidentalis (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) J.M.Coult.
- Opuntia occidentalis var. occidentalis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Found natively in North America, Opuntia × occidentalis is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this hybrid typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid 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
Parent Species