California Pricklypear
Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia californica (Torr. & A. Gray) F.M. Knuth var. californica
Synonyms: Opuntia californica (Torr. & A. Gray) Coville, Opuntia californica (Torr. & A. Gray) Coville var. <i>californica </i>, Opuntia parryi Engelm. var. <i>serpentina</i> (Engelm.) L.D. Benson, Opuntia serpentina Engelm.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Caryophyllales / Cactaceae / Cylindropuntia (Engelm.)/ Cylindropuntia californica (Torr. & A. Gray) F.M. Knuth var. californica
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| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | CYCAC |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Shrub |
| Native Locations | CYCAC |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where California Pricklypear is planted.