Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill. cochineal nopal cactus
Images: Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill.
Synonyms: Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill.
Distribution: Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill.
Related Taxa: Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill.
Classification: Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill.
Introduced Information: Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill.
This plant is introduced to some part of the PLANTS Floristic Area, though it may be native in other parts. Click on link below for a partial or complete list of PFA introduced plants.
More Accounts and Images: Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill.
View species account and distribution map from Flora of North America (FNA).
View species account and distribution from USF Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants.
View species account from ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN).
View taxonomic account from Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) for ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number 19699.
Related Web Sites: Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill.
FL-South American Cactus Moth (UofFL)
Global Invasive Species Database
Jamaica-Introduction to the Cactus Moth
MS-Early Detection and Reporting of Cactus Moth
TX-Tracking the Cactus Moth
USDA ARS-South American Cactus Moth Control
www.pestalert.org