Opuntia basilaris

Identification

Genus: Opuntia Species: basilaris Variety: None Cultivar: None
Common name: Beavertail Cactus.
 

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Description

A small well behaved cactus that grows in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. Native from Ridgecrest area to Utah and S. to Mexico. Give sun and little or no water. Very difficult in clay soils, acid soils, shade or areas of Conifer forests. Best in very fast draining soils and full sun.

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Characteristics

Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus tolerates sand.

Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus's foliage type is evergreen.
Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus's flower color is violet.
Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus's fruit is edible.

Communities

Communities for Opuntia basilaris Beavertail Cactus:Creosote Bush Scrub and Joshua Tree Woodland.

Ranges for Opuntia basilaris

ph: 6.00 to 8.00
usda: 6 to 10
height[m]: 0.10 to 0.40
width[m]: 0.10 to 0.40
rainfall[cm]: 20.00 to 50.00

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