Teddy bear cholla
Cylindropuntia bigelovii (Engelm.) F.M.Knuth
Cylindropuntia bigelovii (Engelm.) F.M.Knuth, known as teddy bear cholla, is a cactus species native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States, including California, Arizona, and Nevada. It belongs to the Cactaceae family.
Description
Cylindropuntia bigelovii, or teddy bear cholla, is a species of cholla cactus found in northwestern Mexico and the U.S. states of California, Arizona, and Nevada. It is part of the Cactaceae family and was first described in 1936. The species is characterized by its cylindrical stems and is commonly known for its fuzzy, teddy bear-like appearance.
Other common names
Teddy bear chollaTeddy-bear Chollateddybear cholla
Synonyms
Opuntia bigeloviiOpuntia bigelovii var. hoffmanniiGrusonia bigeloviiCylindropuntia bigelovii var. bigeloviiCylindropuntia bigelovii subsp. bigeloviiOpuntia fulgida var. hoffmanniiOpuntia bigelovii
