Opuntia rufida
Blind Pricklypear, Blind Cactus
Also known as: Opuntia herrfeldtii Kupper +4 more
- Opuntia herrfeldtii Kupper
- Opuntia lubrica Griffiths
- Opuntia microdasys subsp. rufida (Engelm.) U.Guzmán & Mandujano
- Opuntia microdasys var. rufida (Engelm.) K.Schum.
- Opuntia rufida var. tortiflora M.S.Anthony
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Opuntia rufida (commonly known as Blind Pricklypear or Blind-Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Greece, Spain