Opuntia mesacantha

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Since 4 Aug 2013

Opuntia mesacantha Raf.
Bull. Bot. (Seringe) (1830) 216.
Family: CACTACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Gard. & Forest 2 1830 Remarks: Combination made by indirect reference to the basionym. Merrill, Ind. Rafinesquianus (1948) 171 states that the name is a nomen nudum. Also published by Schlechter, Linnaea 8 Lit. Ber. (1833) 31.

Synonyms:

Opuntia mesacantha Raf.

See all synonyms of Opuntia humifusa

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