Opuntia phaeacantha 'Dark Knight'

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Opuntia phaeacantha 'Dark Knight'
Tulip Prickly Pear; Desert Prickly Pear

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DERIVATION

phaeacantha

- referring to the gray thorns

FAMILY

Cactaceae (Cactus Family) Other Plants in the Cactus Family

HABIT

Cactus/succulent

RANGE

Cultivated

FLOWERS

Purple (Dark purple)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 4 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Tulip Prickly Pear | Desert Prickly Pear

Location Map for Opuntia phaeacantha 'Dark Knight' (Tulip Prickly Pear; Desert Prickly Pear) - 4 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Opuntia phaeacantha 'Dark Knight':
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	030932*1	2003	Rock Alpine Garden
2	030932*2	2003	Dryland Mesa
3	030932*3	2003	Water Smart Garden
4	030932*4	2003	Dryland Mesa

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FLOWERING:
When Opuntia phaeacantha 'Dark Knight' has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2006

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