Characteristics
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
eastern prickly pear
Rocky summits and outcrops, woodlands, sandy maritime areas, and sandy thin fields. In rocky settings it usually occurs in medium sized patches and does not occur evenly spread out throughout a site, probably due to lack of habitat.
Shrub, Subshrub
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
S4 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Citation
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
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Species Distribution Map
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