Opuntia basilaris var. basilaris
Synonyms: Opuntia basilaris var. ramosa Opuntia whitneyana
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Stem segments erect, flattened, obovate, 7–22(–35) × 6.5–13.5(–16) cm; areoles (8–)10–16(–19) per diagonal row across midstem segment, circular. Spines absent or very rarely 1–few very short spines per stem segment. Fruits spineless. 2n = 22.
Phenology: Flowering late winter–spring (Feb–Jun).
Habitat: Chaparral, woodlands, desert flats, hills, sandy to rocky soils
Elevation: 300-1700 m
Distribution
Ariz., Calif., Nev., Utah, n Mexico.
Discussion
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Lower Taxa
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