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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) #159588

Image Information

Photographer: Anderson, Wynn
County: Brewster
State: TX
Location Notes: Big Bend National Park, road to Boquillas Canyon, west side of tunnel.
Accession date: 2025-03-31
Filename: EWA_IMG16899.JPG
Slide Index: EWA_SLIDE_1529
Restrictions: Unrestricted
Collection: Wynn Anderson Slide Collection
Original Format: 35 MM
Orientation: Portrait
Shot: Close-up of a plant.
Date Taken: Apr 2006
NPIN Image Id: 159588