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Opuntia basilaris
beaver tail cactus
Synonyms
Opuntia basilaris var. ramosaOpuntia basilaris var. brachyclada
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Botanical details
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Opuntia
- Genus description
Opuntia can be creeping, bushy or tree-like cacti, usually with flattened, pad-like stem segments bearing spines and barbed bristles, and with funnel-shaped flowers followed by spiny, fleshy fruits
- Name status
Correct
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