Opuntia elata is a species of cactus found in Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Uruguay.
Description Opuntia elata is a fast growing Opuntia with a tendency to branch out. It can reach up to 1-1.5 m in height and spread (occasionally 3 m). The joints may grow straight, white spines up to 3-4 cm long.
The flower is orange to yellow in color, appearing around late spring up to summer. The fruit is club shaped and purple-red when ripe.N. L. Britton, J. N. Rose: "The Cactaceae. Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family." Vol I, The Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington 1919
Varieties , Plants of the World Online accepted three varieties: Opuntia elata var. delaetiana F.A.C.Weber Opuntia elata var. elata – synonym Opuntia anacantha Opuntia elata var. obovata E.Walther
Distribution and habitat The plant can be found at Chuquisaca, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Tarija of Bolivia. They can also be found growing at Cuba.
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