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tree cholla
Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia imbricata var. imbricata
Family: Cactaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cane Cholla (Cylindropuntia imbricata)
The cane cholla, scientifically known as Cylindropuntia imbricata, is a fascinating cactus species native to the Southwestern United States.
Considerations for Pets
- The cane cholla is a spiny cactus.
Considerations for Children
- The cane cholla is a spiny cactus.
Common Names
- Cane Cholla
- Walking Stick Cholla
- Tree Cholla
- Chainlink Cactus
- Tree Cactus
- Candalabrum Cactus
- Devil's Rope
- Coyote Prickly Pear
- Tuna Juell
- Velas de Coyote
- Cane Cactus
- Walkingstick Cholla
- Giant Tree Cholla
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia imbricata
- Family: Cactaceae (Cactus family)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Subkingdom: Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
- Superdivision: Spermatophyta (Seed plants)
- Division: Magnoliophyta (Flowering plants)
- Synonyms: Opuntia imbricata
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Southwestern United States.
- Found in various locations, including Joshua Tree National Park, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
- Often found in grasslands and among low-growing plants.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Chollas have cylindrical stem segments joined end-to-end, creating a branching, tree-like structure.
- Can appear as ground creepers, shrubs, or trees.
- Height varies from less than a foot to as much as 15 feet.
- May have a woody trunk.
- Leaves are reduced to spines, up to 1 inch long.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Bees are attracted to the flowers of the Cylindropuntia imbricata.
Further Information
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Dave's Garden
- TripAdvisor