Opuntia tuna
Elephantear Pricklypear, Sour Pickle
Other regional names: Tuna
- Tuna
Also known as: Cactus horridus Salisb. +5 more
- Cactus horridus Salisb.
- Cactus opuntia Descourt., 1829
- Cactus opuntia var. tuna (L.) DC.
- Cactus tuna L.
- Opuntia gilva A.Berger
- Opuntia jamaicensis Britton & Harris
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Indigenous to North America and South America, Opuntia tuna (commonly known as Elephantear Pricklypear or Sour Pickle) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
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)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Canary Is., Cayman Is., China Southeast, Colombia, Florida, France, Galápagos, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Haiti, India, Italy, Madagascar, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New South Wales, Nicobar Is., Portugal, Queensland, Saudi Arabia, South Carolina, South China Sea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Windward Is., Yemen