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Long-spined purplish prickly pear

Opuntia macrocentra

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A cactus that is purplish in color with long spines. Can reach 3 ft in height.

Habitat:

Spotted in southeastern Arizona. Desert scrub, open grassland, and mesquite trees.

Reference Links:

Opuntia macrocentra - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Brian38
Thanks for commenting Ava.
Ava T-B
These are purple in drought situations but turn a lovely mint green in the winter when they get some welcome water.

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Sonoran Desert - Plants and Animals

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PublishedOctober 22, 2022

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