Opuntia humifusa
Creeping Prickly Pear, Devil's Tongue
Also known as: Cactus italicus Ten. ex Steud. +4 more
- Cactus italicus Ten. ex Steud.
- Opuntia impedata Small
- Opuntia mesacantha var. grandiflora (Engelm.) J.M.Coult.
- Opuntia pumila Vierh. & Hand.-Mazz.
- Opuntia turgida Small
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Opuntia humifusa (commonly known as Creeping prickly-pear or Devil's-Tongue) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
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)
Austria, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, China North-Central, East Himalaya, France, Free State, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Korea, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Lesotho, Netherlands, New South Wales, North Caucasus, Queensland, South Australia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Victoria, Western Australia, Yugoslavia