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Opuntia basilaris v.basilaris

Beavertail Cactus

Opuntia basilaris v.basilaris
Opuntia basilaris v.basilaris
Opuntia basilaris v.basilaris
Opuntia basilaris v.basilaris
Opuntia basilaris v.basilaris

Life form2, 3: cactus, pad
Habitat: valleys
leaf presence3: leaves only on new growth
leaf arrangement3: alternate
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: lanceolate
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: magenta or pink
Flowering period2: Mar. to Apr.
Armament2, 3: glochids only
Family1, 2, 3: Cactaceae (cactus family)
Status: locally common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Tinajas Altas area
     
      Yuma area and southeastern California
      Barry M. Goldwater Range

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