Cylindropuntia californica var. californica

Common names: Snake cholla
Illustrated
Synonyms: Opuntia parryi var. serpentina Opuntia serpentina Engelmann
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 4. Treatment on page 113. Mentioned on page 114.

Shrubs, suberect to decumbent, to 1 m. Stem segments bearing oval tubercles usually 0.7–1.5 cm, larger on old stems. Spines subequal in length. 2n = 22.


Phenology: Flowering spring (Apr-early Jun).
Habitat: Coastal sage scrub, sandy soils
Elevation: 0-100 m

Distribution

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Calif., Mexico (Baja California).

Discussion

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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Donald J. Pinkava +
(Torrey & A. Gray) F. M. Knuth +
Cereus californicus +
Snake cholla +
Calif. +  and Mexico (Baja California). +
0-100 m +
Coastal sage scrub, sandy soils +
Flowering spring (Apr-early Jun). +
in C. Backeberg and F. M. Knuth, Kaktus-ABC, +
Illustrated +
Opuntia parryi var. serpentina +  and Opuntia serpentina +
Cylindropuntia californica var. californica +
Cylindropuntia californica +
variety +