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Opuntia aurea
Golden Pricklypear · Cactaceae
Also known as Opuntia erinacea aurea, Opuntia lubrica aurea. Common names: Golden prickly pear.
Opuntia aurea is a cactus that grows in Southern Utah and perhaps Northern Arizona.
CactaceaeSucculentUS native
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About Golden Pricklypear
Opuntia aurea is a cactus that grows in Southern Utah and perhaps Northern Arizona.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
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| Native range | Arizona, Utah |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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