Opuntia arenaria
El Paso Pricklypear, Sand Prickly Pear
Other regional names: Sand Pricklypear
- Sand Pricklypear
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Opuntia arenaria (commonly known as El Paso pricklypear or Sand Prickly-Pear) 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
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas