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Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Gard. & Forest 2 1830 Remarks: Combination made by indirect reference to the basionym. Merrill, Ind. Rafinesquianus (1948) 171 states that the name is a nomen nudum. Also published by Schlechter, Linnaea 8 Lit. Ber. (1833) 31.
Family: CACTACEAE

Opuntia humifusa Photo by: Andrea B.

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Gard. & Forest 2 1830 Remarks: Combination made by indirect reference to the basionym. Merrill, Ind. Rafinesquianus (1948) 171 states that the name is a nomen nudum. Also published by Schlechter, Linnaea 8 Lit. Ber. (1833) 31.
Synonymy: 18
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Common Names include:
ENGLISH: Devil's-tongue, Eastern Prickly Pear, Low Prickly Pear, Smoth Prickly Pear, Smooth prickly-pear, Creeping-pear



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Opuntia humifusa Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
2351 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Opuntia humifusa Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

2349 andrea Andrea B.
Opuntia humifusa Photo by: Andrea B.
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Opuntia humifusa Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

27215 carolina Carolina González
Opuntia humifusa Photo by: Carolina González
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- Photo courteously provided by William Della Rocco - Maine USA Opuntia humifusa growing outdoor in Kingsbrae Gardens St. Andrea Canada Plants (after winter rest) have almost purple/violet pads. Photo by: Cactus Art

2353 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Opuntia humifusa Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
2354 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Opuntia humifusa Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

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