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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia pollardii Britton & Rose ex J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: F. N. Young,
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. austrina Small Dress - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Gulf Co. : E of Port St. Joe.
Habitat Dunes along Gulf.
Reproductive State
Collector F. N. Young 8
Collection Date 07 Jun 1938
Accession Number 4475
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: L. C. Majure, 2017
Determination History
Opuntia lata Small
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27 Sep 1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Gilchrist Co. : 5 mi. W of Fort White.
Description Mature spines gray, twisted; flowers yellow, pollinated by bees.
Habitat Oak ridge.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley 8190
with L.J. Brass
Collection Date 28 Apr 1961
Accession Number 43610
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Pasco Co. : Starkey Wilderness Park. 2.5 mi. NNW of Odessa. T26S, R17E, Sec. 9, NW¼ of SW¼. 28° 11' 38" N 82° 35' 30" W
Habitat Sandhill.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector E. M. Ferguson 217
Collection Date 03 Jul 2003
Accession Number 241001
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Osceola Co. : Along Poinciana Boulevard, 8 mi. S of Campbell, 0.7 mi. N of Pleasant Hill Road. T27S, R29E, Sec. 6. 28° 8' 25" N 81° 27' 30" W
Habitat Roadside scrub grading into live oaks [Quercus virginiana].
Reproductive State Bud
Collector B. F. Hansen 11748
with R.P. Wunderlin, K.R. DeLaney
Collection Date 16 Jun 1988
Accession Number 197047
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1983
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Rookery Bay National Estuarine Sanctuary. Ca. 1.25 mi. W of FL 951 on road into sanctuary. T51S, R26E, Sec. 16. 30° 11' 60" N 85° 37' 0" W
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 8834
with M. Sanchez, K. Thoemke
Collection Date 24 Oct 1980
Accession Number 168219
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : Ca. 1.4 mi. N of C-464 on NW 137th Avenue, ca. 3 mi. W of Fellowship. T14S, R20E, Sec. 19, NW¼. 29° 13' 60" N 82° 16' 60" W
Habitat Edge of open woods.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 9867
with B.F. Hansen, M. Van Etten
Collection Date 18 Jul 1985
Accession Number 187389
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. ammophila Small L. D. Benson
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Palm Beach Co. : W side of Boca Raton Airport, along perimeter road.
Reproductive State
Collector R. P. Sauleda 8769
Collection Date 28 Sep 1984
Accession Number 181971
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia pollardii Britton & Rose ex J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Leonard,
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Broward Co. : Dania Reservation. 26° 3' 0" N 80° 7' 60" W
Description Less than 1 ft. high.
Habitat In sun.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector W. C. Sturtevant 137
Collection Date 02 May 1959
Accession Number 82061
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia compress J. F. Macbr.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. austrina Small Dress - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27 Sep 1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Ca. 4.5 mi. SE of Lake Placid, 1 mi. NNW of Parker Island. T37S, R30E, Sec. 15, NW¼ of SE¼. 30° 7' 52" N 85° 36' 12" W
Habitat White sand scrub, with Pinus clausa, Lyonia ferruginea, Quercus inopina, Q. myrtifolia, Q. chapmanii, Serenoa repens, and Polygonella myriophylla.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector B. F. Hansen 5388
with J. Hansen, T.S. Cochrane, B.A. Cochrane
Collection Date 17 Apr 1979
Accession Number 141655
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia austrina Small
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. austrina Small Dress - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Sarasota Co. : S end of Longboat Key.
Habitat Beach hammock; Agave, Juniperus, Sabal, and Yucca association.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector O. K. Lakela 28689
with D. Laker
Collection Date 26 May 1965
Accession Number 64865
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. austrina Small Dress - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : E of Okahumpka. 28° 43' 60" N 81° 52' 60" W
Description Flowers yellow.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley 7345
with R.J. Eaton
Collection Date 29 Apr 1960
Accession Number 19038
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. austrina Small L. D. Benson - Determined By: Dodson, Oct 1978
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. ammophila Small L. D. Benson - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27 Sep 1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : Along Myacca River in Section 32. 1 mi. N of Myacca [River] State Park. 300 m from end of river road.
Reproductive State
Elevation 5 to m
Collector C. H. Dodson 4851
Collection Date 04 Oct 1978
Accession Number 152208
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia ochrocentra Small ex Britton & Rose
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. ammophila Small L. D. Benson - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27 Sep 1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Malabar Cape. S of Melbourne Beach. Between FL A1A and Indian River. 28° 5' 1" N 80° 36' 29" W
Description Bristles black, spines gray.
Habitat Dunes and hammock. Among palmetto.
Reproductive State Flower Immature Fruit
Collector O. K. Lakela 28682
Collection Date 22 May 1965
Accession Number 64934
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27 Sep 1990
Locality USA. Florida , Levy Co. : T17S, R16E, Sec. 5.
Description Petals yellow.
Habitat On roadside of pineland.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley 6521
with R.J. Eaton
Collection Date 25 Apr 1959
Accession Number 9600
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia lata Small
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. austrina Small Dress - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : Due S of radio towers, Gainesville. 29° 39' 5" N 82° 19' 30" W
Habitat Roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector F. N. Young 29
Collection Date 22 Apr 1937
Accession Number 4478
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Clay Co. : Ca. 3.5 mi. ENE of the junction of FL 100 and FL 21, ca. 0.25 mi. SSE of Silver Sands Lake (Ten Mile Pond), N side of Overlook Terrace, E of Silver Sands Lake Drive. T8S, R23E, Sec. 14, SW¼. 27° 55' 35" N 82° 30' 54" W
Habitat Relatively undisturbed sandhill with interrupted (discontinued) fire cycle; sporadic residences nearby.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. M. Kunzer 1090
Collection Date 03 Jun 2005
Accession Number 240658
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: L. C. Majure, 2017
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Pasco Co. : Along S side of C-587, 6.2 mi. SW of its junction with FL 52, ca. 4.5 mi. ENE of New Port Richey. T25S, R17E, Sec. 30, SW¼ of SW¼. 28° 13' 60" N 82° 16' 60" W
Habitat Sandhill.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector B. F. Hansen 9907
with R.P. Wunderlin, G.L. Robinson
Collection Date 31 May 1984
Accession Number 177438
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : E of Grassy Pond, ca. 4 mi. SE of Avon Park. T33S, R29E, Sec. 34, S½.
Habitat Sand pine scrub. Associate voucher for Crotalaria avonensis.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector K. R. DeLaney 1666
Collection Date 25 Apr 1988
Accession Number 196904
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: L. C. Majure, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia compresa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Near gaging station on Little Manatee River, SE of Tampa. 27° 56' 51" N 82° 27' 30" W
Habitat Dry, white sand bank, with live oak [Quercus virginiana], Q. geminata, Q. myrtifolia, longleaf pine [Pinus palustris], saw palmetto [Serenoa repens], Carya floridana, Fraxinus [??], and Pinus clausa.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 10143
with O. Lakela, J. Patman
Collection Date 24 Aug 1960
Accession Number 22644
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. austrina Small L. D. Benson - Determined By: Shuey,
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. austrina Small Dress - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : North Merritt Island; dune on E side of road, 1.5 mi. N of Playa Linda Beach. T21S, R37E, Sec. 17, NW¼.
Habitat Coastal dune, in sand, full sun.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A.G. Shuey
Collection Date 17 Apr 1973
Accession Number 119408
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. austrina Small L. D. Benson - Determined By: Shuey,
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. austrina Small Dress - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : North Merritt Island; dune on E side of road, 1.5 mi. N of Playa Linda Beach. T21S, R37E, Sec. 17, NW¼.
Habitat Coastal dune, in sand, full sun.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A.G. Shuey
Collection Date 17 Apr 1973
Accession Number 119047
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Charlotte Co. : Port Charlotte Beach State Recreation Area. N portion of park, bayside, Manasota Key. 26° 55' 0" N 81° 55' 0" W
Description Cactus up to 2 ft. tall; flowers yellow, with numerous yellow stamens.
Habitat Beach dune.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. Erickson
Collection Date 07 Mar 1991
Accession Number 202482
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia drummondii Graham - Determined By: F. N. Young,
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : Gainesville. 29° 39' 6" N 82° 19' 29" W
Habitat Dry, open field; pastured.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector F. N. Young 22
Collection Date s.d.
Accession Number 4474
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : Brooker Creek Preserve. Along powerline road just S of Tarpon Springs Road, 5 mi. E of its junction with US 19 in Tarpon Springs. T27S, R16E, Sec. 12, SE¼ of SE¼. 29° 53' 20" N 82° 19' 57" W
Habitat Weedy area.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector B. F. Hansen 12074
with R.P. Wunderlin, P. Dooris
Collection Date 12 May 1993
Accession Number 207713
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Okaloosa Co. : Along N side of I-10, 0.3 mi. W of the Walton County line, ca. 10 mi. E of Crestview. T3N, R22W, Sec. 25. 30° 45' 44" N 86° 34' 14" W
Reproductive State Bud
Collector R. P. Sauleda 7128
with D.K. Sauleda
Collection Date 29 Apr 1982
Accession Number 166340
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: L. C. Majure, 2017
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Rose Hill, 0.5 mi. over [N of] the Hernando County line on FL 581. 28° 53' 60" N 82° 22' 28" W
Description Petals brilliant greenish yellow, Munsell hue 10Y9/9 to 7.5Y 9/8.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley 6457
with R.J. Eaton
Collection Date 21 Apr 1959
Accession Number 9437
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : Honeymoon Island Recreation Area. W entrance from Dunedin Beach to central road. T28S, R15E, Sec. 8. 28° 1' 11" N 82° 46' 18" W
Habitat Old field and boundary embankment with brackish ditch; marl.
Reproductive State
Collector P. Genelle 3264
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 06 Oct 1979
Accession Number 149315
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia triacanthos (Willd.) Sweet
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Monroe Co. : Middle Cape, Cape Sable; Florida Bay. 28° 0' 0" N 82° 0' 0" W
Habitat Strand hammock.
Reproductive State
Collector O. K. Lakela 28582
with R.W. Long
Collection Date 07 May 1965
Accession Number 64537
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: L. C. Majure, 2017
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Sarasota Co. : Longboat Key, along Gulf of Mexico Drive ca. 0.1 mi. NW of golf course entrance. 26° 29' 55" N 80° 6' 31" W
Habitat Remnant coastal scrub hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 8915
with C.H. Dodson, M. Madison
Collection Date 02 Apr 1981
Accession Number 152755
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia bentonii Griffiths
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27-Sep-1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : W of 30th Street N, between Fowler and Fletcher Avenues, Tampa. 27° 56' 51" N 82° 27' 30" W
Description Leaves [pads] red, spines obscurely spirally twisted.
Habitat Mostly undisturbed sandhill vegetation, with longleaf pine [Pinus palustris], turkey oak [Quercus laevis], bluejack oak [Q. incana], with thickets of young [sand] live oak [Q. geminata]; ground cover of native plants.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector O. K. Lakela 30267
Collection Date 27 Sep 1966
Accession Number 77281
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: L. C. Majure, 2017
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Hardee Co. : Ca. 1 mi. (by air) S of Fort Green Springs. T33S, R24E, Sec. 30, SE¼.
Habitat Dry, open pine flatwoods, with scattered Quercus geminata.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 12444
with R.P. Wunderlin
Collection Date 09 Nov 1993
Accession Number 208542
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1977
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. austrina Small L. D. Benson - Determined By: J. Doyle, 27 Sep 1990
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Putnam Co. : Welaka. University of Florida Conservation Reserve. Just back of the quail hatchery. 29° 28' 45" N 81° 40' 17" W
Habitat In firelane.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector F. N. Young
with A.M. Laessle
Collection Date 04 Apr 1939
Accession Number 4476
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: L. C. Majure, 2017
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: Pinkava, 2003
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : Brooker Creek Preserve. Ca. 5.5 mi. N of Oldsmar, ca. 1.5 mi. S of Tarpon Springs Road, W of powerlinr right-of-way, vicinity of Brooker Creek. T27S, R16E, Sec. 13, SE¼. 28° 2' 3" N 82° 39' 54" W
Habitat Disturbed upland.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 10421
with P. Dooris
Collection Date 04 May 1994
Accession Number 210332
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
NEOTYPE of Opuntia youngii C.Z. Nelson
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Little Manatee River State Park. E side of main park drive; 250 ft. S of ranger station. T32S, R19E, Sec. 35, NE¼ of NE¼. 27° 28' 60" N 82° 10' 60" W
Description Erect, jointed forb to 0.3 m.
Habitat Scrubby flatwoods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. Myers 360
Collection Date 27 Apr 1999
Accession Number 230053
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Highlands Hammock State Park. Off FL 634 (Hammock Road) turn S on Mildres Road, on E side of road (scrubby area) on "new acquisition" property. T35S, R28W, Sec. 2, NW¼ of NW¼ of NW¼. 27° 22' 0" N 81° 20' 60" W
Habitat Scrubby flatwoods.
Reproductive State Bud Fruit
Collector A. Bishop
with K. Alvarez
Collection Date 07 Apr 2004
Accession Number 243142
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Lee Co. : Gasparilla Island State Recreation Area. T43S, R20E, Sec. 26, NE¼ of NE¼ of SW¼. 26° 48' 17" N 82° 16' 36" W
Description Petals yellow; segments firmly attached, spines not strongly barbed.
Habitat Beach dune.
Reproductive State Flower Immature Fruit
Collector S.W. Braem
Collection Date 05 Apr 1999
Accession Number 226192
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Lafayette Co. : Along C-251, 2 mi. N of its intersection with US 27; ca. 4 air mi. SSE of Day. T4S, R11E, Sec. 18, NW¼. 30° 10' 60" N 83° 16' 60" W
Habitat Forested roadside and ditch fenceline.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector B. F. Hansen 13181
with J. Hansen
Collection Date 12 Jun 2008
Accession Number 245688
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Sarasota Co. : Churchill Ranch on Border Road, part of Deer Prairie Creek Preserve, ca. 2.3 km ENE of the junction of I-75 and C-777 (River Road). T39S, R20E, Sec. 5. 27° 7' 3" N 82° 19' 40" W
Habitat Xeric hammock.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector A. R. Franck 328
Collection Date 23 Aug 2007
Accession Number 245721
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Hamilton Co. : Alond the E side of C-152, 0.3 mi. S of its junction with NW 13th Drive; ca. 3 air mi. WNW of Octahatchee. T2N, R11E, Sec. 8, NW¼ of NW¼. 30° 34' 0" N 83° 10' 60" W
Habitat Roadside ditch and pasture edge.
Reproductive State Immature Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 13270
with J. Hansen
Collection Date 13 Jun 2008
Accession Number 246331
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: L. C. Majure, 2017
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , DeSoto Co. : Deep Creek Preserve (Southwest Florida Water Management District property), 800 ha. on W side of Peace River (empties into Charlotte Harbor ca. 8 km SSW), ca. 4.5 km NE of the junction of I-75 and Kings Highway (C-769), accessed by SW Peace River Street; 13 km E of path of eye of Hurricane Charley (13 Aug 2004. 27° 2' 0" N 82° 0' 0" W
Habitat Edge of pine flatwoods; 4-5 years since last burn.
Reproductive State
Collector A. R. Franck 751
Collection Date 31 Jul 2008
Accession Number 246366
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Sm Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Avon Park Air Force Range. Behind Dave Thomas Homestead on E side of Boswell Road, just NE of Orange Hammock Road. T33S, R32E, Sec. 8, NE¼ of SW¼. 25° 28' 7" N 80° 28' 39" W
Habitat Open pasture.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector C. vanHoek 1097
with B. Wargo
Collection Date 25 Apr 1998
Accession Number 250793
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Tomoka State Park. Johns Island; ca. 1 km E of the US 1 bridge over the Tomoka River, ca. 1 km NNE of the N terminus of Nova Road (FL 5A). 29° 18' 24" N 81° 4' 58" W
Habitat Scrubby flatwoods.
Reproductive State Bud
Collector J. M. Kunzer 2414
Collection Date 27 Apr 2008
Accession Number 253040
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Glades Co. : Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area. 0.3 km W of US 27, 2.5 km N of the junction of FL 29 and C-74. 26° 56' 28" N 81° 19' 11" W
Habitat Scrub.
Reproductive State
Collector A. R. Franck 2713
Collection Date 28 Aug 2011
Accession Number 259905
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Calhoun Co. : Clarksville; 6.5 mi. W of FL 73, Juniper Creek, Ron & Gail Wood property. 30° 25' 56" N 85° 17' 26" W
Description Locally infrequent, erect to prostrate herb to 36 cm; spines gray and circular in cross-section; bud bracts dark green; smell very edible after 3 hours at 200ºF.
Habitat Low sandy mount on slope above pond, no canopy.
Reproductive State Bud
Collector T. MacClendon 1185
with K. MacClendon
Collection Date 13 May 2012
Accession Number 263316
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Flagler Co. : North Flagler Avenue, Flagler Beach. 29° 29' 6" N 81° 8' 6" W
Habitat Coastal scrub and scrub woods.
Reproductive State
Collector S. Myers 583
Collection Date 05 Jul 2012
Accession Number 263389
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19 May 2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf. - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 08-Jul-2014
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : 31st Street South and Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg. 27° 56' 51" N 82° 27' 30" W
Reproductive State
Collector Hockaday 9
Collection Date 03 Jan 1961
Accession Number 274233
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: A. R. Franck, 19-May-2020
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Taylor Co. : Steinhatchee Wellfield; 1.2 km W of FL 51, 2.5 km N of Steinhatchee. 29° 41' 56" N 83° 22' 16" W
Habitat Scrub.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector A. R. Franck 3635
with P.J. Simoes
Collection Date 28 Sep 2014
Accession Number 276329
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Opuntia mesacantha
Family Name Cactaceae
Currently Accepted Name Opuntia mesacantha Raf. lata Small Majure - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, Mar 2022
Determination History
Opuntia humifusa (Raf.) Raf.
Locality USA. Florida , Calhoun Co. : Clarksville; Juniper Creek Wildlife Management Area; N of Jones Branch on main road. 30° 25' 43" N 85° 15' 38" W
Description Locally infrequent (=2), erect succulent herb to 36 cm; segments glabrous and dull bluish green; flowers bright yellow.
Habitat Roadside scrub.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector T. MacClendon
with K. MacClendon, G. Wilder, R. Mears, B. Thomas, J. Roche, L. Anderson
Collection Date 09 May 2015
Accession Number 302871
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