Opuntia austrina
Also known as: Opuntia ammophila Small +11 more
- Opuntia ammophila Small
- Opuntia atrocapensis Small
- Opuntia compressa var. ammophila (Small) L.D.Benson
- Opuntia compressa var. austrina (Small) L.D.Benson
- Opuntia cumulicola Small
- Opuntia humifusa var. ammophila (Small) L.D.Benson
- Opuntia humifusa var. austrina (Small) Dress
- Opuntia nitens Small
- Opuntia pisciformis Small ex Britton & Rose
- Opuntia polycarpa Small
- Opuntia spinalba Raf.
- Opuntia turgida Small ex Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Opuntia austrina is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida