Buckhorn Cholla
Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa var. coloradensis (L.D.Benson) D.J.Pinkava
Synonym: Opuntia acanthocarpa var. coloradensis
Family: Cactaceae
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun
Origin: Mohave desert (Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Sonora) at 500 to 3000 feet elevation (150-900 m)
Growth Habits: Succulent cholla, segments 6 to 12 inches long (15-30 cm), 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm); spines 1 inch long (2.5 cm)
Blooming Habits:
Blooms in April and May.
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