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Cochineal cactus Opuntia cochenillifera

Classification

Cactaceae [family]
Opuntia [genus] (11)

Classification

Cactaceae [family]
Opuntia [genus] (11)

Literature

  • Catalogue of Life. Species 2000 & ITIS. [link]
  • MacRae, D.M. & De Meyer, K. 2020. Dutch Caribbean conservation species list. Using management effectiveness to strengthen species conservation in the Caribbean.

Literature references linked to higher taxa

  • Encyclopedia of Life. [link] (Cactaceae)
  • Buurt, G. van 2014. Caquetío Indians on Curaçao during colonial times and Caquetío words in the Papiamentu language. Some names of Animals and Plants in Papiamentu. 93pp. Fundashon pa Planifikashon di Idioma & University of Curaçao. (Opuntia)
  • The Plant List 2013. The Plant List version 1.1. [link] (Opuntia)