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Opuntia martiniana

Opuntia martiniana (L.D. Benson) Parfitt

Martin's Prickly Pear, Seashore Cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus family)

Synonym(s): Opuntia littoralis var. martiniana, Opuntia macrocentra var. martiniana

USDA Symbol: OPMA3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: Sprawling clumps, up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Berrylike, reddish purple.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , UT

Bibliography

Bibref 1171 - The Cactus Family (2001) Anderson, E.F.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Opuntia martiniana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Opuntia martiniana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Opuntia martiniana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2019-08-21
Research By: CBR

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