Silver Cholla

• Scientific Name: Cylindropuntia Echinocarpa
• Common Name: Silver 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=23
• Habitat: Bajadas, valleys
• Life Form: Cactus, low arborescent or cactus, medium arborescent
• Leaf Description: Leafless
• Flower Color: Greenish or green yellow
• Flowering Period: Apr.
• Spines: Long straight spines with sheaths
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Cactaceae (cactus family)