Buckhorn Cholla

• Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa V.Major
• Common Name: Buckhorn Cholla
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, J. Malusa, and M.A. Baker. 2014. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 7. Eudicots: Cactaceae - Cactus Family. Phytoneuron 2014-69, 1-95
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/69PhytoN-SWArizCacti.pdf#page=19
• Habitat: Bajadas
• Life Form: Cactus, low arborescent or cactus, medium arborescent
• Leaf Description: Leafless
• Flower Color: Yellow or copper or red or orange or pink or burgundy
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Spines: Short straight spines with sheaths
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Cactaceae (cactus family)