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sulphur cactus (Opuntia sulphurea)

Opuntia sulphurea is a sprawling, low-growing South American cactus, recognized by its sulfur-yellow flowers and yellowish-green, spiny pads. It is highly.

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Synonyms
Cactus sericeus Gillies ex G.Don
Cactus sulphureus Gillies ex G.Don
Opuntia brachyacantha (F.Ritter) R.Crook & Mottram
Opuntia brunnescens Britton & Rose
Opuntia coerulea Gillies ex Pfeiff.
Opuntia hildemanii Frič
Opuntia maculacantha C.F.Först.
Opuntia maelenii Salm-Dyck
Opuntia pampeana Speg.
Opuntia penicilligera Speg.
Opuntia sericea G.Don ex Salm-Dyck
Opuntia vulpina F.A.C.Weber
Platyopuntia brachyacantha F.Ritter
Platyopuntia spinibarbis F.Ritter
Platyopuntia sulphurea (G.Don ex Salm-Dyck) F.Ritter
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusOpuntia
  • speciesOpuntia sulphurea