Opuntia elata explained

Opuntia elata is a species of cactus found in Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, northern Argentina, and Uruguay.^[1]

, Plants of the World Online accepted three varieties:^[2]

• Opuntia elata var. delaetiana F.A.C.Weber
• Opuntia elata var. elata – synonym Opuntia anacantha^[3]
• Opuntia elata var. obovata E.Walther

Notes and References

1. Web site: Name - Opuntia elata Link & Otto ex Salm-Dyck . Tropicos . 2019-08-04 . 2019-08-04.
2. Web site: Opuntia elata Link & Otto ex Salm-Dyck . Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2022-10-20 .
3. Web site: Opuntia anacantha Speg. . Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2022-10-20 .