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Santa Rita Pricklypear

Opuntia santa-rita

Field notes

Opuntia gosseliniana, commonly known as the violet pricklypear, is a species of cactus that is native to the United States and Mexico.

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9 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Ligated Furrow Bee, Orange-tipped Woodborer, Angeles Striped Sweat Bee, Cactus Bee 9

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.