Studies on Mexican Cactaceae. II. Opuntia megarrhiza, a poorly known endemic from San Luis Potosí, Mexico
摘要:
Opuntia megarrhiza Rose (Cactaceae) is a species endemic to central San Luis Potosi,, Mexico that, since originally described in 1906, has remained poorly understood. A comprehensive morphological description is presented and its presumed taxonomic affinity with O. chaffeyi is discussed. General accounts of its distribution, ecology, uses, and conservation status are presented.
Studies on Mexican Cactaceae. II. Opuntia megarrhiza, a poorly known endemic from San Luis Potosí, Mexico
摘要:
Opuntia megarrhiza Rose (Cactaceae) is a species endemic to central San Luis Potosi,, Mexico that, since originally described in 1906, has remained poorly understood. A comprehensive morphological description is presented and its presumed taxonomic affinity with O. chaffeyi is discussed. General accounts of its distribution, ecology, uses, and conservation status are presented.