Opuntia erinacea var. hystricina
Grizzlybear Pricklypear, Porcupine Pricklypear
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Opuntia erinacea var. hystricina (commonly known as Grizzlybear Pricklypear or Porcupine Pricklypear) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively in North America, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Opuntia erinacea, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona
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