Purple Pricklypear
Scientific Name: Opuntia macrocentra Engelm. var. macrocentra
Synonyms: Opuntia violacea Engelm., Opuntia violacea Engelm. var. <i>castetteri</i> L.D. Benson, Opuntia violacea Engelm. var. <i>macrocentra</i> (Engelm.) L.D. Benson
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Caryophyllales / Cactaceae / Opuntia Mill./ Opuntia macrocentra Engelm. var. macrocentra
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | OPMAM |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | OPMAM |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Purple Pricklypear is planted.