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Pereskiopsis porteri

Pereskiopsis porteri (K.Brandegee ex F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose
Pereskiopsis porteri
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Pereskiopsis porteri is a species in the Cactaceae family, first described in 1907 by Britton & Rose. It is native to several regions in Mexico, including the Northeast, Northwest, and Southwest.

Description

Pereskiopsis porteri is a member of the Cactaceae family, a group of plants commonly known as cacti. It was first published in 1907 by Britton & Rose, based on earlier work by K.Brandegee ex F.A.C.Weber. The species is distributed across multiple regions in Mexico, specifically the Northeast, Northwest, and Southwest. As part of the Pereskiopsis genus, it is likely to exhibit characteristics typical of the genus, such as woody stems and reduced leaves. The species is recognized in global botanical records and is part of the broader cactus flora of Mexico.

Distribution

Global · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southwest

Synonyms

Opuntia porteriGrusonia porteriOpuntia brandegeeiOpuntia rotundifoliaPereskiopsis brandegeeiPereskiopsis gatesii

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