Opuntia hyptiacantha
Also known as: Nopalea karwinskiana (Salm-Dyck) K.Schum. +5 more
- Nopalea karwinskiana (Salm-Dyck) K.Schum.
- Opuntia chavena Griffiths
- Opuntia cretochaeta Griffiths
- Opuntia karwinskiana Salm-Dyck
- Opuntia nigrita Griffiths
- Opuntia nopalilla Karw. ex Salm-Dyck
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Opuntia hyptiacantha is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest