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Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (DC.) F.M. Knuth

Tasajillo, Christmas Cactus, Pencil Cactus, Christmas Cholla, Desert Christmas Cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

USDA Symbol: CYLE8

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis (Tasajillo) #116543

Image Information

Photographer: Sturla, Gene
City: Superior
County: Pinal
State: AZ
Location Notes: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Tonto National Forest. Mid-elevation Sonoran desert scrublands and desert transition area.
Accession date: 2025-02-12
Filename: EPS_IMG10500.JPG
Slide Index: DSC_0186 - Cylindropuntia leptocaulis - Christmas Cholla.JPG
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wildflower Center Digital Library
Original Format: Digital
Orientation: Landscape
Shot: Close-up of a budding plant with some mature fruit from previous season.
Date Taken: 2012-05-26
NPIN Image Id: 116543