Opuntia polyacantha var. juniperina
Juniper Pricklypear
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Opuntia polyacantha var. juniperina (commonly known as Juniper pricklypear) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Opuntia polyacantha, 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)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
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