Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
Golden Cholla, Ground Cholla
Other regional names: Silver Cholla +1 more
- Silver Cholla
- Wiggins's Cholla
Also known as: Cactus echinocarpus (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) Lem. +7 more
- Cactus echinocarpus (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) Lem.
- Cylindropuntia wigginsii (L.D.Benson) H.Rob.
- Grusonia echinocarpa (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia echinocarpa Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow
- Opuntia echinocarpa var. echinocarpa
- Opuntia echinocarpa var. nuda J.M.Coult.
- Opuntia parkeri Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.
- Opuntia wigginsii L.D.Benson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Cylindropuntia echinocarpa (commonly known as Golden Cholla or Ground Cholla) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
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)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah