Opuntia galapageia var. myriacantha
Also known as: Opuntia echios J.T.Howell +6 more
- Opuntia echios J.T.Howell
- Opuntia echios var. echios
- Opuntia echios var. prolifera E.Y.Dawson
- Opuntia echios var. typica J.T.Howell
- Opuntia galapageia subsp. myriacantha (F.A.C.Weber) Guiggi
- Opuntia galapageia var. echios Backeb.
- Opuntia myriacantha F.A.C.Weber
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Originating in South America, Opuntia galapageia var. myriacantha is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Opuntia galapageia, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Galápagos
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