1,895 observationsLeast Concern
Blind Pricklypear
Opuntia rufida
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Opuntia
About
Opuntia rufida is a species of prickly pear cactus known by the common name blind prickly pear. It is so noted because its glochids may blind cattle. It is native to southern the Big Bend region of Texas and adjacent Mexico, where it grows on limestone. The much-branched plants may reach 3-ft tall and a bit wider. The species makes up for its total lack of spines with a profusion of red-brown glochids.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blind Pricklypear is Opuntia rufida.
- The Blind Pricklypear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blind Pricklypear belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Blind Pricklypear belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Blind Pricklypear belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Blind Pricklypear belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- Blind Pricklypear belongs to the family Cactaceae.
- Blind Pricklypear belongs to the genus Opuntia.