Beavertail Pricklypear (Opuntia basilaris)
Opuntia basilaris is a low-growing cactus featuring blue-green, flattened pads resembling a beavers tail, often developing a purple tint. It produces vibrant magenta.
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Synonyms
Opuntia brachyclada Griffiths
Opuntia humistrata Griffiths
Opuntia intricata Griffiths
Opuntia longiareolata Clover & Jotter
Opuntia treleasei J.M.Coult.
Opuntia whitneyana E.M.Baxter
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusOpuntia
- speciesOpuntia basilaris