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0Opuntia basilaris Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Opuntia1
- Native distribution
- North America, Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah, Global, Norwayuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
14 synonyms
- Opuntia basilaris whitneyana (E.M.Baxter) Munz
- Opuntia basilaris albiflora (E.M.Baxter) W.T.Marshall & T.M.Bock
- Opuntia basilaris albiflora Walton
- Opuntia basilaris basilaris
- Opuntia basilaris cordata Fobe
- Opuntia basilaris heilii S.L.Welsh & Neese
- Opuntia basilaris humistrata (Griffiths) W.T.Marshall
- Opuntia basilaris ramosa Parish
- Opuntia basilaris whitneyana (E.M.Baxter) W.T.Marshall & T.M.Bock
- Opuntia brachyclada humistrata (Griffiths) Wiggins & C.B.Wolf
- Opuntia humistrata Griffiths
- Opuntia intricata Griffiths
- Opuntia whitneyana E.M.Baxter
- Opuntia whitneyana albiflora E.M.Baxter
Opuntia basilaris, the beavertail cactus or beavertail pricklypear, is a cactus species found in the southwest United States. It occurs mostly in the Mojave, Anza-Borrego, and Colorado Deserts, as well as in the Colorado Plateau and northwest Mexico. It is also found throughout the Grand Canyon and Colorado River region as well as into southern Utah and Nevada, and in the western Arizona regions along the Lower Colorado River Valley.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Opuntia basilaris · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Thre) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q136763 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Opuntia basilaris Mojave.jpg · CC BY 2.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Hódfarkú fügekaktusz · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Opuntia basilaris · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Opuntia basilaris · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-10 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Opuntia tip: Its tiny glochids lodge in skin – handle it with tongs or folded newspaper.
Glochids injure skin and mouth. De-spined pads are great tortoise food.
Opuntia basilaris – what to know
Opuntia basilaris – family: Cactaceae, genus: Opuntia. Native range: North America, Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah, Global, Norway. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -10 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Opuntia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Opuntia basilaris?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Opuntia basilaris need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Opuntia basilaris get?
Frost-hardy to about -10 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Opuntia basilaris toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Opuntia basilaris flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Opuntia: Typical flowering time: May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Opuntia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Opuntia basilaris (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q136763 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Opuntia basilaris Mojave.jpg (CC BY 2.0) · Wikipedia – Hódfarkú fügekaktusz (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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