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Opuntiapubescens

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Opuntia pubescens by Zaragoza
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)
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Species
pubescens (pew-BES-senz)
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Synonym
Opuntia depauperata
Opuntia tayapayensis
Opuntia pestifer
Opuntia pascoensis
Opuntia nana
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6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arcadia, California

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Other synonyms include: Cactus nanas, Platyopuntia nana, Opuntia hoffmannii.

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