Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
Buckhorn Cholla
Also known as: Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa var. acanthocarpa
- Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa var. acanthocarpa
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.
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Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa (commonly known as Buckhorn Cholla) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, 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)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms