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Opuntia arenaria
El Paso Pricklypear · Cactaceae
Also known as Opuntia polyacantha arenaria. Common names: El paso prickly pear, Sand prickly pear, Sand pricklypear.
Opuntia arenaria was considered a variety of O.
CactaceaeSucculentUS native
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About El Paso Pricklypear
Opuntia arenaria was considered a variety of O. polyacantha by many botanists, and is still treated that way in the Flora of North America. However, O. arenaria is diploid and O. polyacantha is tetraploid. It was described by Engelmann in 1856.
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Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Texas |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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