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Opuntia ficus-indica
(Linnaeus) P. Miller 1768
Photograph Opuntia ficus-indica in habitat

2014, Bolivia, Cochabamba

 

Surveys

2014, Bolivia, Cochabamba, Cochabamba, A&M 1112 Show on map

Preview photo Opuntia ficus-indica
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Synonyms

Cactus ficus-indica*, Opuntia albicarpa, Opuntia apurimacensis, Platyopuntia apurimacensis, Opuntia bonaerensis, Opuntia cordobensis, Platyopuntia cordobensis, Opuntia joconostle, Opuntia megacantha, Opuntia paraguayensis, Opuntia tuna-blanca, Opuntia undulata
* Basionym

Distribution

Presumably native to Mexico, naturalized in South Africa, South America, Australia and the Mediterranean

Conservation status

(3)   Least Concern, LC

Genus

Opuntia

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