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Opuntia valida

Opuntia valida Griffiths

San Antonio Pricklypear, San Antonio Prickly Pear

Cactaceae (Cactus family)

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USDA Symbol: OPVA3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: Large sprawling clumps, up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Berrylike, reddish purple.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Apr , May

Distribution

USA: NM , TX

Web Reference

Webref 28 - NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life (2018) NatureServe
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Research Literature

Reslit 3012 - New Species of Opuntia (1914) David Griffiths

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-06-14
Research By: CBR

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