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Opuntia monacantha f. monstrose variagata

Common Name(s): Joseph's Coat
Synonym(s): Cactus monacantha, Opuntia arechavaletae, Opuntia vulgaris, Platyopuntia brunneogemmia, Opuntia brunneogemmia

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Subfamily: Opuntioideae Tribe:	Distribution: Argentina : Brazil : Paraguay : Uruguay (South America) Habit: Flattened-Padded
Flower: Yellow	Encounterability: Common Worldwide

Species Notes: This monstrose and variagated form of O. monacantha is one of the most popular plants in cultivation today.

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O. monacantha f. monstrose variagata

Picture taken at: Altman Growing Grounds, Vista, CA

Photographer: Daiv Freeman

O. monacantha f. monstrose variagata

Picture taken at: Altman Growing Grounds, Vista, CA

Photographer: Daiv Freeman

O. monacantha f. monstrose variagata

Picture taken at: Larry Shone Private Collection

Photographer: Larry Shone

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