thistle cholla
Cylindropuntia davisii (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) F.M.Knuth
Cylindropuntia davisii, known as thistle cholla, is a species in the Cactaceae family. It is native to North America, specifically found in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The species was first described in 1936 by F.M. Knuth, based on earlier work by Engelm. & J.M. Bigelow.
Description
Cylindropuntia davisii is a member of the Cactaceae family and is commonly referred to as thistle cholla. It is distributed across several regions in North America, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The scientific name was established in 1936 by F.M. Knuth, who reclassified the species originally described by Engelm. & J.M. Bigelow.
Other common names
thistle cholla
Distribution
North America · Global · New Mexico · Oklahoma · Texas
Synonyms
Opuntia davisiiGrusonia davisiiOpuntia tunicata var. davisii
