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Walking Stick Cactus

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Field Notes

Description:

Walking Stick Cactus: Cylindropuntia spinosior

Habitat:

High Desert/Plains

Notes:

Really neat Cactus seen all over South East Colorado. Also called the Cane Cholla cactus can grow 3-4' tall. Blooms are yellow to magenta and 3" wide. The ripe yellow fruits are edible.

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Sorry for the sideways picture!
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PublishedApril 23, 2010

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