Blue Diamond cholla
Cylindropuntia multigeniculata (Clokey) Backeb.
Cylindropuntia multigeniculata, known as Blue Diamond cholla, is a species in the Cactaceae family. It is native to North America, with specific occurrences in Arizona and Nevada. The species was formally published in 1958 and is scientifically recognized under the genus Cylindropuntia.
Description
Cylindropuntia multigeniculata is a cactus species found in the southwestern United States, particularly in the states of Arizona and Nevada. It belongs to the Cactaceae family, a group of plants well adapted to arid environments. The species is commonly referred to as Blue Diamond cholla in English. The scientific name was established in 1958 following taxonomic work that led to its formal description and classification under the genus Cylindropuntia.
Other common names
Blue Diamond cholla
Distribution
North America · Global · Arizona · Nevada
Synonyms
Opuntia multigeniculataOpuntia whipplei var. multigeniculata
