Opuntia engelmannii var. flavispina
Cactus Apple, Engelmann's Pricklypear
Also known as: Opuntia engelmannii subsp. flavispina (L.D.Benson) Guiggi +2 more
- Opuntia engelmannii subsp. flavispina (L.D.Benson) Guiggi
- Opuntia flavispina C.F.Först.
- Opuntia phaeacantha var. flavispina L.D.Benson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Opuntia engelmannii var. flavispina (commonly known as Cactus Apple or Engelmann's 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 engelmannii, 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)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest
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