Opuntia macrorhiza
Grassland Pricklypear, Plains Twistspine Pricklypear
Other regional names: Twistspine Pricklypear +1 more
- Twistspine Pricklypear
- Western Prickly Pear
Also known as: Cactus tuberculatus Willd. +19 more
- Cactus tuberculatus Willd.
- Opuntia compressa var. grandiflora (Engelm.) D.Weniger
- Opuntia compressa var. macrorhiza (Engelm.) L.D.Benson
- Opuntia compressa var. stenochila (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) D.Weniger
- Opuntia fusiformis Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow
- Opuntia grandiflora (Engelm.) Small
- Opuntia grandiflora Engelm.
- Opuntia greenei Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.
- Opuntia greenii Engelm., 1896
- Opuntia leptocarpa Mackensen
- Opuntia loomisii Peebles
- Opuntia mackensenii Rose
- Opuntia macrorhiza subsp. macrorhiza
- Opuntia macrorhiza var. grandiflora (Engelm.) Bulot
- Opuntia macrorhiza var. greenii (J.M.Coult.) Bulot
- Opuntia macrorhiza var. macrorhiza
- Opuntia macrorhiza var. potosina Hern.-Valencia
- Opuntia macrorhiza var. potosina R.E.M.Hern.
- Opuntia mesacantha var. grandiflora Engelm.
- Opuntia mesacantha var. greenii J.M.Coult.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Opuntia macrorhiza (commonly known as Grassland Pricklypear or Plains Twistspine Pricklypear) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Germany, North Caucasus