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Cactaceae
Opuntia

not marked as a favorite taxon Opuntia abjecta Small ex Britton & Rose. Common name: Jumping Cactus. Phenology: Mar-Apr; May-Feb. Habitat: Coastal rock barrens, rockland hammocks. Distribution: Endemic to FL keys (Monroe County).

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Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, Britton & Rose (1937), Majure et al (2017); < Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. — Fl5; < Opuntia triacantha (Willd.) Sweet — FNA4; < Opuntia triacanthos (Willd.) Sweet — WH3. Basionym: Opuntia abjecta Small ex Britton & Rose 1923

Links to other floras: < Opuntia triacantha - FNA4

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image #1 of Opuntia abjecta© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷
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