familyCactaceae
subfamilyCactaceae subfam. Opuntioideae
genusCylindropuntia
speciesCylindropuntia californica
Cylindropuntia californica var. parkeri
J. Arizona-Nevada Acad. Sci. 33: 150. 2001.
Basionym: Opuntia echinocarpa var. parkeri J. M. Coulter Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 446. 1896
Synonyms: Opuntia bernardina Engelmann ex Parish Opuntia californica var. parkeri (J. M. Coulter) Pinkava Opuntia parryi Engelmann
Shrubs, suberect to erect, to 1.5 m. Stem segments bearing elliptic tubercles usually 1.5–3 cm. Spines commonly with 1(–3) central spines much longer. 2n = 22.
Phenology: Flowering spring (Apr–Jul).
Habitat: Chaparral, oak scrub, juniper woodlands, grassy rolling hills, plains
Elevation: 200-1900 m
Distribution
Calif., Mexico (Baja California).
Discussion
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