Kingdom Plantae Family Cactaceae Scientific name Opuntia pachyrrhiza Rank Species | Order Caryophyllales Genus Opuntia Higher classification Prickly pear | |
Similar Prickly pear, Cactus, Opuntia repens, Opuntia insularis, Opuntia chaffeyi | ||
Opuntia pachyrrhiza is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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