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Beavertail Pricklypear

Opuntia basilaris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Opuntia

About

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beavertail Pricklypear?
The scientific name of Beavertail Pricklypear is Opuntia basilaris.
What kingdom does Beavertail Pricklypear belong to?
Beavertail Pricklypear belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Beavertail Pricklypear belong to?
Beavertail Pricklypear belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Beavertail Pricklypear belong to?
Beavertail Pricklypear belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Beavertail Pricklypear belong to?
Beavertail Pricklypear belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Beavertail Pricklypear belong to?
Beavertail Pricklypear belongs to the family Cactaceae.
What genus does Beavertail Pricklypear belong to?
Beavertail Pricklypear belongs to the genus Opuntia.