Opuntia basilaris var. basilaris Parish

Beavertail pricklypear (en)

Variety

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Opuntia > Opuntia basilaris

Characteristics

Stem segments erect, flattened, obovate, 7-22(-35) × 6.5-13.5(-16) cm; areoles (8-)10-16(-19) per diagonal row across midstem segment, circular. Spines absent or very rarely 1-few very short spines per stem segment. Fruits spineless. 2n = 22.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Hardiness (USDA) 5-10

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Images

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Distribution

Opuntia basilaris var. basilaris world distribution map, present in United States of America

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001287330
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Synonyms

Opuntia basilaris var. ramosa Opuntia basilaris var. basilaris