Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica

Introduction

Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica is an undescribed prickly pear cactus that occurs in the area of greater Albuquerque, New Mexico, including adjacent portions of Cibola National Forest. It may be found from 1650 m to 2000 m, but its altitudinal range may be greater. Similarly, it may extend much beyond the Albuquerque area, but this is not known. The prickly pear plants are semi-woody (stiff), and inspection suggests an affinity with O. camanchica though this Opuntia is smaller.  

This is just one of many, presumed, undescribed Opuntia taxa in the United States. 

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM, Hayes Jackson

Opuntia aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM, Hayes Jackson

Opuntia nova aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia nova aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia nova aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia nova aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia nova aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica

Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica, Albuquerque, NM

Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica, Belen, NM

Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica, ca. 8000 ft

Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica, ca. 8000 ft

Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica, flower, garden plant

Opuntia sp nova aff camanchica, Rio Communities, NM