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tuna blanca

Opuntia spinulifera

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Italy, Namibia, and South Africa.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇦 Namibia

Names in Other Languages

Spanish tuna blanca

Similar Species in Opuntia

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cholla
Opuntia phaeacantha
Least Concern
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cholla
Opuntia engelmannii
Least Concern
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chumbera
Opuntia monacantha
Least Concern
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chumbera
Opuntia dillenii
Not Evaluated
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chumbera
Opuntia ficus-indica
Not Evaluated
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chumbera apretada
Opuntia stricta
Not Evaluated
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Duraznillo
Opuntia leucotricha
Least Concern
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Nopal Calvo
Opuntia atrispina
Least Concern
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Opuntia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tuna blanca?
The scientific name of tuna blanca is Opuntia spinulifera. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
Where does tuna blanca live?
tuna blanca is found in Distributed across Italy, Namibia, and South Africa.. Countries include Italy, Namibia, South Africa.
What family does tuna blanca belong to?
tuna blanca (Opuntia spinulifera) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
What kingdom does tuna blanca belong to?
tuna blanca (Opuntia spinulifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of tuna blanca?
The closest relatives of tuna blanca in the genus Opuntia include cholla, cholla, chumbera, chumbera, chumbera.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Opuntia — 20 Species

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cholla
Opuntia phaeacantha
LC 🐾
cholla
Opuntia engelmannii
LC 🐾
chumbera
Opuntia monacantha
LC 🐾
chumbera
Opuntia ficus-indica
NE 🐾
chumbera
Opuntia dillenii
NE 🐾
chumbera apretada
Opuntia stricta
NE 🐾
Duraznillo
Opuntia leucotricha
LC 🐾
Nopal Calvo
Opuntia atrispina
LC 🐾
Nopal Cardón
Opuntia streptacantha
LC 🐾
Nopal Cegador
Opuntia microdasys
LC 🐾
Nopal Chamacuerito
Opuntia tomentosa
LC 🐾
Nopal del Castor
Opuntia basilaris
LC 🐾
Nopal del Este
Opuntia humifusa
LC 🐾
Nopal del Litoral
Opuntia littoralis
LC 🐾
Nopal de Montaña
Opuntia oricola
LC 🐾
Nopal Raizudo
Opuntia macrorhiza
LC 🐾
Nopal Rojizo
Opuntia rufida
LC 🐾
Nopal Verdoso
Opuntia chlorotica
LC 🐾
Nopal Violaceo
Opuntia macrocentra
LC
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tuna blanca
Opuntia spinulifera
NE
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