Opuntia galapageia var. galapageia
Also known as: Opuntia megasperma subsp. typica J.T.Howell
- Opuntia megasperma subsp. typica J.T.Howell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Opuntia galapageia var. galapageia is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this variety is primarily associated with 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
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Galápagos
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