Eastern prickly pear cactus (Opuntia humifusa) recovery strategy: chapter 1
1. COSEWIC Species Assessment Information
Common Name: Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus
Scientific Name: Opuntia humifusa
Assessment Summary: May 2000
COSEWIC Status: Endangered
Reason for designation: Two existing natural populations with one near extirpation and continued threats from collection.
Canadian Occurrence: Ontario
COSEWIC Status history: Designated Endangered in April 1985. Status re-examined and confirmed Endangered in April 1998 and in May 2000. Last assessment based on an existing status report.
Source: COSEWIC 2000
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