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Photo by NathalieM
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Field Notes

Description:

I'm pretty sure this is a type of cholla cactus (teddy bear perhaps?) but would like ID help to confirm. Thanks!

Habitat:

Found in the desert surrounding Palm Springs

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Seema
cholla..longer and denser spines though..
Max Brodie
My instinct is aligned with yours, I was thinking either teddy bear cholla or silver cholla (Cylindropuntia echinocarpa).

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Flowering Cacti and Succulents of California

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PublishedFebruary 22, 2013

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