Opuntia aurea
Golden Prickly Pear, Golden Pricklypear
Also known as: Opuntia basilaris var. aurea (E.M.Baxter) W.T.Marshall +2 more
- Opuntia basilaris var. aurea (E.M.Baxter) W.T.Marshall
- Opuntia erinacea var. aurea (E.M.Baxter) S.L.Welsh
- Opuntia lubrica var. aurea (E.M.Baxter) Backeb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in North America, Opuntia aurea (commonly known as Golden Prickly-pear) is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Utah