Opuntia lindheimeri or Texas prickly pear[1] is a species of cactus native to North America. It is native to Mexico and the United States, where its populations are primarily in Texas.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Opuntia |
| Species: | O. lindheimeri
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| Opuntia lindheimeri | |
Widespread taxonomic confusion has prevented a clear understanding of the true range of this species, resulting in significant publication discrepancies regarding both its western and eastern boundaries. According to Opuntia Web group, this species is typically found in more mesic habitats with deeper soils.[2]
Taxonomy
editThe question of whether Opuntia lindheimeri should be treated as a full species or as a segregate of the closely related Opuntia engelmannii remains unsettled in the scientific community.[2] Some treatments such as the early 20th century landmark monograph The Cactaceae consider is a segregated species, while others such as the Flora of North America confer it only variety status.[3]
O. lindheimeri was first described as a species in 1850 by George Engelmann.[4]
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Detail of flower
References
edit- ^ "Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri in Flora of North America". eFloras.org. Retrieved 2021-03-11.
- ^ a b c Opuntia lindheimeri Opuntia Web
- ^ Opuntia engelmanii var. lindheimeri Flora of North America
- ^ "Boston Journal of Natural History 6: 209, 1850" (PDF). Opuntia Web.
External links
edit- Opuntia lindhiemeri photo gallery at Opuntia Web
- Checklist of differences between O. lindheimeri and O. engelmannii
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