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Opuntia chihuahuensis

Opuntia chihuahuensis Rose

Chihuahua Prickly Pear, Chihuahua Pricklypear

Cactaceae (Cactus family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: OPCH3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Size Notes: Broad clumps, up to about 20 inches tall.
Fruit: Berrylike, red or yellowish.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: NM

Bibliography

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

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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