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Brundage, Stephanie

Cylindropuntia kleiniae

Cylindropuntia kleiniae (DC.) F.M. Knuth

Candle Cholla, Klein's Pencil Cactus

Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Synonym(s): Opuntia kleiniae

USDA Symbol: CYKL

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Spatulate
Leaf Apex: Apiculate
Fruit Type: Berry

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: NM , OK , TX

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun

Additional resources

USDA: Find Cylindropuntia kleiniae in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Cylindropuntia kleiniae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cylindropuntia kleiniae

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-09-29
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