Cylindropuntia fulgida var. fulgida
Also known as: Cylindropuntia fulgida f. monstruosa P.V.Heath +2 more
- Cylindropuntia fulgida f. monstruosa P.V.Heath
- Opuntia fulgens Engelm.
- Opuntia fulgida var. fulgida
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Cylindropuntia fulgida var. fulgida is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this variety is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Cylindropuntia fulgida, 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 Northeast, Mexico Northwest
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, New South Wales, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Spain, Western Australia, Zimbabwe
Base Species & Variations