Opuntia × columbiana
Columbia Prickly Pear, Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear Cactus
Also known as: Opuntia erinacea var. columbiana (Griffiths) L.D.Benson
- Opuntia erinacea var. columbiana (Griffiths) L.D.Benson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Opuntia × columbiana (commonly known as Columbia prickly-pear or Grizzly Bear Prickly-Pear Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, this hybrid is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Parent Species