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Opuntia tunicata (Lehm.) Pfeiff.
Enum. Diagn. Cact. 170. 1837
Family: CACTACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia tunicata (Lehm.) F.M.Knuth
Kaktus-ABC [Backeb. & Knuth] 126 1935 Backeb., F.M.Knuth

Opuntia tunicata (Cylindropuntia tunicata) Photo by: Julio C. García

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Cylindropuntia tunicata (Lehm.) F.M.Knuth
Kaktus-ABC [Backeb. & Knuth] 126 1935
Synonymy: 8
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Common Names include:
ENGLISH: Sheathed Cholla
SPANISH (Español): Abrojo, Clavellina, Coyonoxtle (Mexico), Tencholote (Mexico)
SWEDISH (Svenska): Barropuntia



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Opuntia tunicata (Cylindropuntia tunicata) Photo by: Diego Armentano
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Opuntia tunicata (Cylindropuntia tunicata) Photo by: Diego Armentano

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Opuntia tunicata (Cylindropuntia tunicata) Photo by: Diego Armentano
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