Cylindropuntia californica
Snake Cholla
Also known as: Cylindropuntia californica var. californica +1 more
- Cylindropuntia californica var. californica
- Opuntia californica var. californica
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Cylindropuntia californica (commonly known as Snake cholla) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms