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Family = Cactaceae, Genus = Opuntia, Species = fragilis, including synonyms, Displaying matches 1 - 1 of 1. |
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Opuntia fragilis (brittle prickly-pear) (= Opuntia fragilis in Flora of the Pacific Northwest) Fleshy, prostrate perennials, forming mats 0.5-2 dm. tall; stems jointed, the sections nearly as thick as broad, obovoid to sub-globose, 2-5 cm. long. Distribution: British Columbia to California, east to Michigan and Texas Habitat: Dry, open, often sandy soil |
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