| 词条 | Opuntia triacantha |
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|status = G3 |status_system = TNC |status_ref = |genus = Opuntia |species = triacantha |authority = (Willd.) Sweet }}Opuntia triacantha is a species of cactus known by the common names Spanish lady, Keys Joe-jumper, Big Pine Key prickly-pear, and jumping prickly apple. It is native to the Caribbean, from Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico, to the Lesser Antilles.[1] This cactus grows prostrate or upright to a maximum length of 60 centimeters. The stem segments are flattened and oval in shape, up to 18 centimeters long by 7 wide. The black-tipped spines are up to 4 centimeters long. The cactus produces yellow flowers year-round. The fleshy red fruit is up to 3 centimeters long by 2 wide.[2] The cactus grows on the sandy limestone of exposed reefs.[1][3] This species is threatened by the cactus moth (Cactoblastis cactorum).[1] References1. ^1 2 Opuntia triacantha. Center for Plant Conservation. {{Taxonbar|from=Q966452}}2. ^Opuntia triacantha. Flora of North America. 3. ^Opuntia triacantha. The Nature Conservancy. 7 : Opuntia|Cacti of North America|Flora of the Caribbean|Flora of Florida|Flora of Puerto Rico|Near threatened flora of North America|Near threatened flora of the United States |
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