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Cylindropuntia tunicata
Cylindropuntia tunicata (Lehm.) F.M. Knuth
Thistle Cholla
Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
Synonym(s): Opuntia tunicata, Opuntia tunicata var. tunicata
USDA Symbol: CYTU3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Cactus/Succulent
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: A bushy, erect plant to 1 1/2 feet high. Stems and joints are 2 1/2-4 3/4 inches long and about 1 1/2 inches thick.
Flower: Flowers 2 inches in diameter when fully open.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Diurnal.
Distribution
USA: NM , OK , TXNative Distribution: Mexico, possibly also South America.
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Heat Tolerant: yes
Conditions Comments: Minimum temperature 50F.
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Bibliography
Bibref 1140 - Cacti (1991) Clive Innes and Charles GlassSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Cylindropuntia tunicata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cylindropuntia tunicata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cylindropuntia tunicata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff