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Violet Prickly-pear

Opuntia gosseliniana

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Opuntia

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Angel's-wings
Opuntia microdasys
Least Concern
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Arborescent pricklypear
Opuntia leucotricha
Least Concern
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Barbary fig
Opuntia ficus-indica
Not Evaluated
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Beavertail Prickly-pear
Opuntia basilaris
Least Concern
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Big Pine Key Prickly-pear
Opuntia triacantha
Near Threatened
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Blind Pricklypear
Opuntia rufida
Least Concern
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Border Prickly-pear
Opuntia atrispina
Least Concern
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Brittle Cactus
Opuntia fragilis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violet Prickly-pear?
The scientific name of Violet Prickly-pear is Opuntia gosseliniana. It belongs to the genus Opuntia.
What is the conservation status of Violet Prickly-pear?
Violet Prickly-pear (Opuntia gosseliniana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Violet Prickly-pear belong to?
Violet Prickly-pear (Opuntia gosseliniana) belongs to the genus Opuntia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cactaceae.
Is Violet Prickly-pear endangered?
No, Violet Prickly-pear (Opuntia gosseliniana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Violet Prickly-pear belong to?
Violet Prickly-pear (Opuntia gosseliniana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Violet Prickly-pear?
The closest relatives of Violet Prickly-pear in the genus Opuntia include Angel's-wings, Arborescent pricklypear, Barbary fig, Beavertail Prickly-pear, Big Pine Key Prickly-pear.

Genus Opuntia — 20 Species

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Angel's-wings
Opuntia microdasys
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Arborescent pricklypear
Opuntia leucotricha
LC 🐾
Barbary fig
Opuntia ficus-indica
NE 🐾
Beavertail Prickly-pear
Opuntia basilaris
LC 🐾
Big Pine Key Prickly-pear
Opuntia triacantha
NT 🐾
Blind Pricklypear
Opuntia rufida
LC 🐾
Border Prickly-pear
Opuntia atrispina
LC 🐾
Brittle Cactus
Opuntia fragilis
LC 🐾
Brownspine Pricklypear
Opuntia phaeacantha
LC 🐾
Bulrush Canyon Prickly-pear
Opuntia pinkavae
LC 🐾
Cactus-apple
Opuntia engelmannii
LC 🐾
Chaparral Prickly-pear
Opuntia oricola
LC 🐾
chenille prickly-pear
Opuntia aciculata
DD 🐾
Coastal Prickly-pear
Opuntia littoralis
LC 🐾
Common pricklypear
Opuntia monacantha
LC 🐾
Common Prickly Pear
Opuntia caracassana
LC 🐾
Creeping Prickly-Pear
Opuntia humifusa
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Cylindrical Prickly Pear
Opuntia curassavica
NT 🐾
Dollar-joint Prickly-pear
Opuntia chlorotica
LC 🐾
Erect Pricklypear
Opuntia stricta
NE
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