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Opuntia gosseliniana

Violet Prickly Pear
Also known as: Opuntia chlorotica var. gosseliniana (F.A.C.Weber) D.J.Ferguson +9 more
  • Opuntia chlorotica var. gosseliniana (F.A.C.Weber) D.J.Ferguson
  • Opuntia chlorotica var. gossrliniana (F.A.C.Weber) D.J.Ferguson
  • Opuntia chlorotica var. santa-rita Griffiths & Hare
  • Opuntia gosseliniana subsp. santa-rita (Griffiths & Hare) Guiggi
  • Opuntia gosseliniana var. santa-rita (Rose) L.D.Benson
  • Opuntia macrocentra var. santa-rita (Griffiths & Hare) L.D.Benson
  • Opuntia santa-rita (Griffiths & Hare) Rose
  • Opuntia shreveana C.Z.Nelson
  • Opuntia violacea var. gosseliniana (F.A.C.Weber) L.D.Benson
  • Opuntia violacea var. santa-rita (Griffiths & Hare) L.D.Benson
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.

Opuntia gosseliniana (commonly known as Violet Prickly-pear) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest

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