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Opuntioideae is a subfamily of the cactus family, Cactaceae. It contains 15 genera divided into five tribes. The subfamily encompasses roughly 220–250 species, and is geographically distributed throughout the New World from Canada, to Argentina. [2]
27 wrz 2021 · Cactus pear (Opuntia spp.) is one of the most important plant genus globally, especially in the arid and semi-arid regions. This is due to its phenological flexibility, high adaptability to harsh climatic and environmental conditions, and various uses of its fruits and cladodes.
28 wrz 2024 · Opuntia, genus of 150–180 species of flat-jointed cacti (family Cactaceae) native to the New World. Several species of prickly pear are cultivated for their edible fruits and paddles. Learn more about the genus Opuntia, including its geographical range, physical characteristics, and notable species.
Opuntia compressa, a prickly pear cactus, is a clump-forming, semi-prostrate, Missouri native cactus which typically grows 6-14" tall. It commonly occurs in rocky open glades, rocky prairies, sandy and gravelly washes of valleys along streams, fields, open woods and along railroad tracks in central and southern parts of the State (Steyermark).
Description: Freely clustering succulent with miniature pads. It forms a dense shrub, to 40-60 (occasionally more) cm high, up to1.5 m across. Cladodes: 7.5-15 cm long by half as wide. Spines: It has no spines, but instead has numerous white hair-like glochids 2-3 mm long in dense clusters.
27 wrz 2021 · The genus Opuntia belongs to the family Cactaceae, subfamily Opuntioideae, tribe Opuntieae. Many Opuntia is found on roadsides and routes due to usual ruderal behavior and it is planted for nourishment fruit production and border formation. The plant genetic...
Opuntia, commonly known as prickly pear cactus, is a diverse and fascinating genus of plants belonging to the Cactaceae family. This unique group of plants is native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Americas, from the southwestern United States to Mexico, Central, and South America.
