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Cylindropuntia cholla

Cylindropuntia cholla (F.A.C.Weber) F.M.Knuth
Cylindropuntia cholla
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Cylindropuntia cholla is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to the global and Mexico Northwest regions. It was first described in 1936 by F.M. Knuth, based on earlier work by F.A.C. Weber.

Description

Cylindropuntia cholla is a member of the Cactaceae family, commonly known as the cactus family. It is primarily found in the global and Mexico Northwest regions. The species was formally described in 1936 by F.M. Knuth, who reclassified it from earlier work by F.A.C. Weber. This species belongs to the genus Cylindropuntia, which includes various cactus species characterized by their cylindrical stems and spiny structures.

Distribution

Global · Mexico Northwest

Synonyms

Opuntia chollaGrusonia cholla

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