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Opuntia lindheimeri
Also called Texas Pricklypear, Texas Prickly Pear, Nopal Prickly Pear, Small Round Leaf Prickly Pear
Opuntia lindheimeri, the Texas prickly pear, is a native North American cactus with flattened, spiny pads, found mainly in Texas and northern Mexico. It is grown outdoors in dry, sunny gardens where its roots can drain freely.
Opuntia lindheimeri or Texas prickly pear is a species of cactus native to North America. It is native to Mexico and the United States, where its populations are primarily in Texas.
Widespread taxonomic confusion has prevented a clear understanding of the true range of this species, resulting in significant publication discrepancies regarding both its western and eastern boundaries. According to Opuntia Web group, this species is typically found in more mesic habitats with deeper soils.
Big Pine Key Prickly Pear · Chenille pricklypear · Texas Plains Pricklypear · Devil's-tongue · Opuntia anacantha · Opuntia anahuacensis · Sand Prickly Pear · Border pricklypear · Opuntia auberi · Tiger-pear · Golden pricklypear · Devil's-tongue
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
