Opuntia chlorotica Engelm. & Bigelow

A large Opuntia much like O. engelmannii but with rounder pads and a ± distinct "trunk". Found from southwestern New Mexico westward to the Mojave Desert. Thanks to Russ Kleinmann for identification.

Plant habit near Georgetown Road in the eastern Pinos Altos Range, Grant County, New Mexico, 29 Aug 2009.



Pads near Georgetown Road in the Pinos Altos, 29 Aug 2009.



Closer view of areoles near Georgetown Road in the Pinos Altos, 29 Aug 2009.

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